Mamdani's press policy review draws First Amendment scrutiny

The review followed outcry over supporters of accused murderer Luigi Mangione making inflammatory remarks while wearing ...
Reason

No First Amendment Violation in Excluding Associated Press from "the Room Where It Happens"

In Friday's AP v. Budowich, the D.C. Circuit stayed the preliminary injunction that required the White House to let the AP back into White House, Air Force One, and Mar-a-Lago briefings. Judge Neomi ...
RealClearPolitics

If Independent Press Vanishes, So Do First Amendment Protections

In addition to guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion, the First Amendment prohibits government action "abridging freedom... of the press." As President Ronald Reagan declared, "There is no more ...
Poynter

A 1970s press pass case could shape the AP’s lawsuit against Trump

The Associated Press is suing three Trump officials, claiming the White House violated the First and Fifth Amendments by limiting the global news agency’s access to presidential events. In its lawsuit ...
Law

What’s the First Amendment Got to Do With It? The White House’s Associated Press Ban

Does barring the AP from events open to the White House press pool violate the First Amendment? In my view, the answer is “yes.” It is black-letter law that, absent a compelling reason, the government ...
Concord Monitor

Your right to know: What the First Amendment really says about freedom of the press

Sign up for the Concord Monitor’s morning newsletter for essential news each day, and our contests and promotions list for special offers and giveaways. This story ...