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Trump's White House Media Ban Faces Legal Hurdles, Experts Cite Viewpoint Discrimination

Trump's White House Media Ban Faces Legal Hurdles, Experts Cite Viewpoint Discrimination

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THE BRIEF
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Legal experts believe U.S. President Donald Trump's ban on several news outlets from the White House faces significant legal challenges.

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The ban is likely to be challenged on grounds of viewpoint discrimination, as courts generally hold that government cannot condition press access on favorable coverage.

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CNN, MSNOW, and Politico have filed a lawsuit arguing the ban is unlawful retaliation for protected speech and violates their due process rights.