Associated Press Challenges White House Ban Over 'Gulf of America' Dispute

AP argues in federal court that the Trump administration's exclusion of its reporters from key events constitutes unconstitutional retaliation and viewpoint discrimination.

The Associated Press remains barred from covering events in the Oval Office and Air Force One due to its refusal to adopt 'Gulf of America' as the name for the Gulf of Mexico.
The AP has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging violations of the First Amendment's protections for freedom of speech and the press, as well as due process under the Fifth Amendment.
During a March 27 hearing, AP journalists testified about the professional and competitive disadvantages caused by the ban, including delays in reporting and diminished access to critical events.
Judge Trevor McFadden has not yet ruled on the case, expressing concerns about the judiciary's authority to intervene in White House press access decisions.
The White House defends its actions as presidential discretion, while press freedom advocates warn that the ban sets a dangerous precedent for media independence.