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AP Seeks Court Ruling to Restore White House Access Amid Ongoing Ban

The Associated Press challenges the Trump administration's exclusion from key events, arguing First Amendment violations as the court deliberates on its reinstatement request.

In this May 2020 photo, Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci covers demonstrators as they gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington, DC.
White House Correspondents' Association President Eugene Daniels arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse before the start of a hearing on The Associated Press' lawsuit against the Trump Administration to restore access to presidential events, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
AP Senior Vice President and General Counsel Karen Kaiser, right, and AP Vice President and Associate General Counsel Brian Barrett arrive at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse for a hearing on The Associated Press' lawsuit against the Trump Administration to restore access to presidential events, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Overview

  • The Associated Press (AP) remains barred from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other White House events after refusing to adopt the term 'Gulf of America' for the Gulf of Mexico.
  • AP has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging the ban constitutes viewpoint discrimination and violates First Amendment protections of press freedom.
  • During court hearings, AP journalists testified that the restrictions have significantly hindered their ability to cover major news stories and compete effectively with other outlets.
  • The White House has defended its actions, asserting that the president has discretion over press access and denying claims of irreparable harm to the AP.
  • The case has become a focal point in broader concerns about press freedom, with media organizations and the White House Correspondents' Association expressing support for AP's legal challenge.