A federal court ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can bar the Associated Press (AP) from some events and spaces in the White House.

The opinion follows an AP lawsuit claiming the administration infringed upon the outlet’s First Amendment rights. Written by U.S. Circuit Judge Neomi Rao, the 2-1 ruling said that the government can limit speech or grant access to its property depending on where the speech happens. Contrary to AP’s claim that they were excluded based on viewpoint, the court argued that access rules are judged based on the nature of location and not just “press pool membership.”

Additionally, the court clarified that the First Amendment does not prevent the president from choosing which journalists to engage with, as he is free to grant interviews or briefings t

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