White House must reinstate Jim Acosta's press pass (for now), judge rules
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CNN and the Trump administration were in court over reporter Jim Acosta’s “hard pass” access to the White House on Friday morning, and it didn’t go so well for Team Trump. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly has temporarily reinstated Acosta’s pressWhite House must reinstate Jim Acosta's press pass (for now), judge rules
CNN and the Trump administration were in court over reporter Jim Acosta’s “hard pass” access to the White House on Friday morning, and it didn’t go so well for Team Trump. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly has temporarily reinstated Acosta’s press pass while the larger issues in the case continue to be litigated. xAnd here it is! Kelly says plaintiffs have shown likelihood fifth amendment rights were violated, and there is irreparable harm.Judge Kelly orders the White House to reinstate Jim AcostaâÂÂs hard pass.— Paul McLeod (@pdmcleod) November 16, 2018 Kelly, a Trump appointee, cited a lack of due process in the decision to strip Acosta’s press pass, as well as the use of a doctored video to justify the action against Acosta. Today’s decision is just a temporary injunction while the larger legal issues are fought out in court. Read more