Several US news outlets—CNN, MSNBC and Politico—file a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the president bans them from White House access. Multiple outlets report that the case is filed in federal court and that the plaintiffs seek immediate relief to restore their access while the litigation proceeds.

The outlets say the move threatens press freedom and the public’s ability to receive independent journalism without government interference. BBC News, Financial Times and other reports cite the outlets’ position that the government should not decide what the press reports or publishes. Deadline and other coverage add that the lawsuit asks a judge to temporarily reinstate access that was withdrawn shortly before the filing.

Meanwhile, Forbes reports that the DOJ defends the ban, arguing that White House access is a “privilege” rather than a right. Other sources describe the dispute as one about First Amendment principles, with the plaintiffs emphasizing constitutional concerns and the government emphasizing discretion over access.

Overall, the outlets and the administration argue over whether press participation in White House coverage is protected as a right or can be limited as an administrative privilege, with the courts set to decide.