Associated Press Sues Trump Administration Over Press Ban Tied to 'Gulf of America' Naming Dispute

The lawsuit alleges First and Fifth Amendment violations after the White House barred AP journalists for refusing to adopt President Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Associated Press (AP) filed a lawsuit against senior Trump administration officials, claiming unconstitutional retaliation for its refusal to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America.'
The White House barred AP journalists from key press events, including access to the Oval Office and Air Force One, citing the agency's adherence to the traditional name in its stylebook.
The AP argues the ban violates the First Amendment's protections for free speech and the Fifth Amendment's due process rights, as no formal opportunity to contest the decision was provided.
Over 40 news organizations, including Fox News and Newsmax, have signed a letter organized by the White House Correspondents Association urging the administration to reverse the ban.
The case has been assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden, a Trump appointee, as the AP seeks an emergency restraining order to restore its access to White House press events.