Thread by @BoutrousTed

Here is my statement regarding @PressSec’s unconstitutional suspension of @Playboy White House correspondent @BrianKarem’s hard pass
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“The White House press secretary’s arbitrary decision to suspend Brian Karem’s hard pass press credential violates the First Amendment and due process and is yet another example of this administration’s unconstitutional campaign to punish reporters and press coverage . . .

. . . that President Trump doesn’t like. The President and his administration are fostering an atmosphere of hostility and violence towards journalists that cannot be tolerated and they are illegally using the credential process to stifle freedom of the press and . . .

. . . to disrupt the flow of vital information to the American people. We intend to seek immediate relief in federal court.” End

And here is a link to our correspondence with the White House protesting the suspension of @BrianKarem’s hard pass along with @PressSec’s letter today making the suspension final, which we will be challenging in federal court as soon as possible.

With link.
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