The Associated Press (AP) has requested a hearing before the full U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington to overturn a three-judge panel’s ruling that allowed the Trump administration to continue blocking AP’s access to some presidential events. This restriction began in February after AP refused to adopt President Trump’s preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico, which AP argues is a violation of the First Amendment and political retaliation.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Associated Press (AP) has requested a hearing before the full U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington to overturn a three-judge panel’s ruling that allowed the Trump administration to continue blocking AP’s access to some presidential events. This restriction began in February after AP refused to adopt President Trump’s preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico, which AP argues is a violation of the First Amendment and political retaliation.
Trending- 1 For decades: AP reporter and photographer were part of a small-group 'pool' covering presidents.
- 2 February (2025): AP's access to the Oval Office and Air Force One was cut back.
- 3 April (2025): A lower court ruled in AP's favor.
- 4 Friday (June 6, 2025): A three-judge appellate panel ruled 2-1 in Trump's favor.
- 5 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): AP asked for a hearing before the full U.S. Court of Appeals.
- AP's access to presidential events restricted, impacting journalistic coverage
- Raises significant questions about press freedom, presidential power, and First Amendment rights
- Ongoing legal battle between a major news organization and the U.S. government
- Potential for a different outcome with a full court hearing due to the composition of the court
What: The Associated Press (AP) is seeking a full U.S. Court of Appeals hearing to challenge a three-judge panel's ruling that allowed the Trump administration to restrict AP's access to certain presidential events (e.g., Oval Office, Air Force One). This restriction is seen as retaliation for AP's editorial decision regarding the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
When: AP asked for the hearing on Tuesday (June 10, 2025). The three-judge panel's ruling was on Friday (June 6, 2025). A lower court had ruled in AP's favor in April (2025). The access cutback began in February (2025).
Where: U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., Oval Office, Air Force One.
Why: The Trump administration restricted AP's access in retaliation for AP's decision to continue using 'Gulf of Mexico' instead of Trump's preferred 'Gulf of America.' AP argues this action violates the First Amendment and constitutes improper punishment for the content of its speech.
How: AP filed a request for a hearing before the full appellate court. The initial restriction involved cutting back access for AP text reporters to small-group 'pool' events, a practice that had been in place for decades.