Court Upholds Trump's Media Access Restrictions Amidst Gulf Naming Dispute
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld restrictions set by Trump's administration limiting Associated Press access due to a naming dispute over the 'Gulf of Mexico'. Despite a trial court's earlier ruling in favor of AP, the appeals court kept restrictions, igniting potential for a Supreme Court appeal.
A U.S. appeals court upheld restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on the Associated Press's access to the White House. The decision follows AP's refusal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a directive from Trump's executive order.
The District of Columbia Circuit denied AP's request to review the decision, creating a potential path for a U.S. Supreme Court appeal. AP expressed disappointment, emphasizing its focus on free speech rights, while the White House did not comment.
The lawsuit, initially filed by AP, claims the restrictions violate First Amendment rights. Earlier, a trial court sided with AP, stating the administration cannot exclude journalists based on viewpoints, a ruling now contested by the appellate decision.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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