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CNN president Jeff Zucker feels a note to staff this morning explaining the network's following.
Here's the full note:
This morning, CNN filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration in DC District Court. The White House has violated CNN and Jim Acosta's First Amendment. We are demanding the return of Jim's White House credential.
As you know, Jim's credential was revoked last Wednesday, and he was denied entrance to the White House grounds by the Secret Service when he arrived for a scheduled live shot.
The White House's action in the wake of Jim's questioning of the President at his post-Election Day press conference. Their assertion that it was because of Jim's interaction with the press has been patently false, and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has published a video that has been distorted to give an inaccurate impression of what happened.
This is not a step we have taken lightly. But the White House action is unprecedented.
The First Amendment grants the right to answer questions and ask questions. It's what Jim, and all of his colleagues who cover the White House and the administration, do with integrity and professionalism. As we have said before, we will always stand up for our rights. That is why we have filed suit.
I will keep you posted as the case continues. Ted Olson, who was the Solicitor General of the United States under President George W. Bush, is one of the leading proponents for the case.
Jeff
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