Three prominent news organizations have initiated a lawsuit seeking to regain their White House access after President Donald Trump prohibited them from attending press events.

On Monday, CNN, Politico, and MS NOW released a collective statement announcing their decision to file a lawsuit. They emphasized the importance of safeguarding their First Amendment rights and upholding the principle that the government should not control what the press reports or publishes. According to the statement, the White House revoked their press credentials without prior notice or due process, citing objections to their reporting. The statement warned that if this action goes unchallenged, it could endanger press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism devoid of government influence.

President Trump, in a message posted on Truth Social on Friday, asserted that the three news outlets were barred from the White House due to their alleged dissemination of ‘fake news.’ He stated, ‘Media outlets should not be allowed to consistently write or report falsehoods when covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America.’ He also hinted that additional news organizations might face similar restrictions.

Journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW encountered restrictions when they attempted to enter the White House on Saturday. MS NOW’s White House correspondent, Akayla Gardner, reported on-air that her entry badge had been confiscated, further exemplifying the seriousness of the access denial.

This story is ongoing, and further updates are expected.