Judge Reviews White House Access for Banned Journalists

Why it matters locally: While not directly affecting specific Nevada industries, this case involves the constitutional rights of journalists, a principle important to media organizations and the public in Nevada, including those served by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Reno Police Department Public Safety Dispatch.

WASHINGTON D.C. — A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments regarding access for three media outlets banned from the White House. Attorneys representing the White House and the affected news organizations presented their cases in federal court. The proceedings focused on the constitutional rights of journalists. The court is reviewing the ban placed on the media outlets from the White House property.