Federal judge issued an injunction ordering the Trump administration to restore White House press credentials, ruling the revocation violated the First Amendment.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore press credentials on Friday, allowing journalists who had been barred from the White House to re‑enter the complex.

Court order restores credentials

The ruling came after a group of reporters filed a lawsuit claiming the administration’s revocation of their credentials violated the First Amendment. The judge issued an emergency injunction that required the White House to grant immediate access to the journalists.

Reporters resume coverage

Within hours of the decision, news crews filed back‑to‑back passes at the West Wing checkpoint and were escorted to the press briefing room. The White House press office confirmed that the credentialed reporters were admitted without further delay.

Background on the ban

Earlier in the week, the Trump administration announced a restriction that barred several outlets from covering the president’s daily activities. The move sparked criticism from media groups, which argued the action was politically motivated and infringed on press freedom.

Legal basis of the injunction

The judge cited precedent that government officials cannot arbitrarily deny access to accredited journalists covering official duties. The injunction specified that the administration must reinstate the credentials until a full hearing can address the merits of the case.

Administration’s response

White House officials said they would comply with the court order while reviewing the credentialing process. They did not comment on whether the ban will be reinstated after the pending litigation.

The development marks a rare judicial check on the executive’s control over the press corps, underscoring ongoing tensions between the administration and news organizations.