CNN, MS NOW and Politico have announced plans to file a lawsuit challenging a ban imposed by Donald Trump's White House. The outlets say their action is intended to defend the principle that the government should not determine what news organisations report or publish.
The planned legal challenge brings the three US media organisations together in opposition to the White House measure. The supplied material does not provide further details about the nature of the ban, when it was introduced or how it affects the outlets.
In a joint position, the organisations framed the dispute as a matter of press freedom and editorial independence. They argue that decisions about news coverage and publication should remain with journalists and media organisations rather than the government.
The next step is expected to be the filing of the lawsuit. No further information is provided about the court involved, the legal grounds of the case or the White House’s response.
