US appeals court keeps White House access limits on AP over ‘Gulf of America' dispute
The restrictions were imposed earlier this year after the AP refused to use the term 'Gulf of America' instead of the traditional 'Gulf of Mexico,' as directed by Trump in a January executive order.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit declined a request from the AP to reconsider a June ruling by a three-judge panel that allowed the Trump administration to limit the AP's access to events in the Oval Office, Air Force One, and other locations under White House control.
The Associated Press had argued in a lawsuit filed in February that the restrictions violated the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which protects free speech and press freedom.
Trump's administration has said the president has full discretion over which media outlets can attend White House events.
In a lower court decision, US District Judge Trevor McFadden, who was appointed by Trump, ruled in favour of the AP. He stated that if the White House allows some reporters access, it cannot block others based on their editorial choices or viewpoints.
But that order was paused in June by a 2-1 decision from a DC Circuit panel. The two judges in favour of the pause, Neomi Rao and Gregory Katsas, were appointed by Trump. The judge who disagreed, Cornelia Pillard, was appointed by former President Barack Obama.
Reuters noted that the AP stylebook states the name 'Gulf of Mexico' has been in use for over 400 years. The news agency said it would continue to use the name while acknowledging the president's preferred term.
Both Reuters and the AP previously criticised the access restrictions. They said these changes affect not only their coverage but also local news outlets and financial markets that depend on timely and direct reporting from White House events. The appeals court decision leaves the door open for the AP to take the case to the US Supreme Court.
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