I expect CNN to win their lawsuit over the White House’s taking of Jim Acosta’s hard pass. CNN is being supported by other news organizations, even Fox News. Also, the White House is changing their story – their response said nothing about their allegation that Acosta hit the press aide.
The White House doesn’t get to choose which media members cover them. It’s that simple.
My latest on @cnn vs Trump: As judge prepares to rule in CNN-Acosta case, the White House issues its defense https://t.co/DLTQRx2axA
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) November 14, 2018
Fox News president @JayAWallace deserves a lot of credit for his statement supporting CNN's lawsuit. https://t.co/KISvhmMQwh pic.twitter.com/BbCcYYnzHk
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 14, 2018
Thirteen news outlets — from the AP to Fox, NBC to NYT — say they will be filing friend-of-the-court briefs to support CNN and Acosta. Others include Bloomberg, Scripps, USA Today, Bloomberg, First Look Media… pic.twitter.com/QRdxvgovIZ
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 14, 2018
Trump's DOJ is arguing in a court filing that he can limit journalists' access to White House. This seems like… a radical position. https://t.co/rTHnGq2FH0
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) November 14, 2018
Just in: @FoxNews plans to file friend-of-court brief supporting @CNN’s lawsuit against Trump Admin over revocation of @Acosta’s press credential. Statement: pic.twitter.com/uFVXtJD6XH
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) November 14, 2018
Just read through the Trump administration's new filing in the CNN lawsuit. Notably, in their 28-page memo to the court, they never accuse Jim @Acosta of "placing his hands on a young woman," like @PressSec claimed last week. Why not? For one, you can't lie to a federal judge.
— Marshall Cohen (@MarshallCohen) November 14, 2018
The WH filing argues CNN has nearly 50 people (incl cameramen, soundmen, other techs) w/permanent credentials, therefore its interests aren't harmed by Acosta ban.
News orgs will argue that's irrelevant, if the WH takes away their right to assign who reports from the WH.
— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) November 14, 2018
New story up: Trump and @PressSec's changing stories on @Acosta could really hurt them in the CNN lawsuit.
"I can’t think of anything that is likely to lead to a victory for the White House,” famed First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams said. https://t.co/NeJ4zp33uU
— Jason Schwartz (@JasonSchwartz) November 14, 2018
"Reporters covering the White House must remain free to ask questions. It is imperative that independent journalists have access to the president and his activities, and that journalists are not barred for arbitrary reasons." https://t.co/MXVAhkO233
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 14, 2018
Sad! 