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Trump ordered to restore CNN reporter Jim Acosta's access

Source: BBC News:
November 16, 2018 at 11:30
GETTY IMAGES / Jim Acosta was in court to hear the judge's temporary ruling
GETTY IMAGES / Jim Acosta was in court to hear the judge's temporary ruling
A judge in Washington DC has ordered the White House to return CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass after it was revoked by the US Secret Service.

The judge's order says that the pass must be reinstated as a CNN lawsuit against Donald Trump continues.

Mr Acosta's press pass was taken after he clashed with the president during a news conference earlier this month.

The judge said the White House decision likely violated the journalist's right to due process and freedom of speech.

Speaking outside the court, Mr Acosta praised the decision and told reporters "let's go back to work".

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