A federal judge declined to immediately order the White House to restore The Associated Press' access to presidential events, citing a lack of demonstrated irreparable harm by the news organization. However, the judge urged the Trump administration to reconsider its ban, noting that legal precedent was not in favor of the White House's actions.
The judge's decision was temporary, with further exploration of the issue required before a ruling could be made. The AP had not proven immediate harm necessitating a restraining order, but the judge cautioned against viewpoint discrimination in barring the AP over its use of 'Gulf of Mexico' instead of 'Gulf of America' as decreed by President Trump.
