The judge decided to return the AR Agency to Prespul White House
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The federal judge ordered the return of the Associated Press to the White House President after US President Donald Trump has removed the agency for refusing to accept his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico into « American ».
Source: Rolitico, Associated Press
Details: US District Judge’s decision Trevoir McFadden, assigned by Trump, requires the White House to return AR to access to the Oval Cabinet, Air Force One and other places accessible to other journalists who are part of the White House Prespul.
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« According to the first amendment (US Constitution – Ed.), If the government opens the door to some journalists – whether it is to the oval office, whether it is in the eastern room or anywhere – it cannot then close this door for other journalists through their views. The Constitution requires no less, » Makfadden said.
The judge noted that the removal of the agency « caused significant damage to business ». He referred to the words of AR staff, at the hearing last month they told that « they could not keep up with competitors because they were closed by access to information. »
At the same time, Macfadden postponed his decision for five days to give the Trump administration time for appeal.
A spokeswoman Ar Lauren Arton said that the press service welcomes the judge’s decision.
« Today’s decision confirms the fundamental right of the press and the public to speak freely without fear of revenge on the part of the authorities, » said the Arton. « Is a freedom guaranteed to all Americans by the US Constitution. »
Rolitico adds: « McFadden’s decision does not necessarily guarantees more access to Trump or White House for AP. The judge has left open the opportunity that the White House can completely stop coverage of certain events or entrust it to their own teams through video, photos and social networks. »
What was before: US Ministry of Internal Affairs on January 24 issued an order to change several geographical names, in particular the Gulf of Mexican on the American.
Associated Press Agency sued To the Trump administration for removal from participation in presidential events by refusing to call the Gulf of Mexico « American ».
