Category: First Amendment (US Constitution)

Battle Between Disney and the F.C.C. Moves to the Courts

The New York Times – Business:
On Tuesday, a federal judge will begin hearing arguments in Disney’s effort to stop the agency from reviewing its broadcast licenses.
White House Filing Claims President Has Authority to Bar News Outlets

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration again defended the decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and to exclude journalists from the pool that covers the president in small spaces.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek a Longer Reprieve From White House Ban

The New York Times – Business:
A federal court temporarily lifted the ban last week. The outlets want a longer pause while they sue to restore their access.
Jimmy Kimmel Moves Talarico Interview to YouTube Because of F.C.C. ‘Threat’

The New York Times – Business:
In a monologue on Wednesday, Mr. Kimmel said that the show made the decision because the F.C.C. had “threatened” ABC over “traditional editorial decisions.”
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses

The New York Times – Business:
The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.
Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.
Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.
A Call for Reporting Tips Rankles Pentagon Officials

The New York Times – Business:
A Washington Post appeal for information about the military qualified as prohibited “solicitation,” according to defense officials.
Pentagon Defends Restrictions on Media Outlets

The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit.
Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB

Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.
Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Several News Outlets Reject Pentagon’s Reporting Restrictions

The Washington Post, The New York Times, Newsmax and others said their journalists would not agree to the Defense Department’s policies on news gathering ahead of a Tuesday deadline.