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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

DOJ avoids the emergency hearing, but Judge Kelly remains on standby if access challenges arise after hours.

Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The plot thickens as Oval Office access issues continue during Trump/Xi meeting, where Trump jokes about press freedom in China.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

White House: All good by 10 a.m., we swear. Reporters: Still standing outside White House in the 11 o'clock hour. Read between the lines.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

TL:DR: Somebody made a mistake, we promise. It was an honest mistake. Really.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Still no pool coverage of the White House from the TV networks,who are standing in solidarity with CNN. ABC reported to have a crew on site ready to provide coverage, but it will not do so until they have assurances CNN will be let back in.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

NYT now reporting CNN and MS NOW reporters who had been barred up until minutes ago have regained access to the White House grounds. DOJ's response on non-compliance due to Judge Kelly in less than 20 minutes.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good news out of Iowa that was easily overlooked amid the White House press ban. Along with other things, this is likely making the president big mad this morning.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Apparently, it's a day for disobedience.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I don't see Judge Kelly taking kindly to this direct disobedience, but well know for sure soon... DOJ's response due in less than an hour.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some journalists get it: The public deserves to see the documents themselves. @joshgerstein.bsky.social and @chrisgeidner.bsky.social are among the best at making sure the public can access court records that live behind the PACER paywall. Journalism is a public service. Democracy depends on it.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Proud of @jtmorristx.bsky.social who routinely handles the Fifth Circuit's inane questions with poise: “I have no doubts that most ... find a blackface minstrel show highly offensive. But the reason we’ve all come to that conclusion is because of the First Amendment..."

courthousenews.com

LGBTQ student groups challenge Texas A&M bans on campus drag shows

The groups are asking the Fifth Circuit to rule policies prohibiting drag shows at university venues violate the First Amendment.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

DOJ's filings continue to be sloppy and less than candid with the court. Judge Kelly notes, "[I]n most cases, the reporters who authored the stories Defendants identify in their letters did not even hold hard passes."

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No discussion by Kelly, at this point, on the First Amendment/retaliation claims, but it wasn't necessary because he found it likely the news organizations would prevail on their Fifth Amendment due process claim that their access was revoked without any notice and/or hearing.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Judge Tim Kelly grants CNN et al's TRO, putting them back in the White House for 14 days. "Plaintiffs have shown a likelihood of success, at least on their Fifth Amendment procedural due process claim."

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are back in the White House — for at least 14 days. @chrisgeidner.bsky.social doing the public service and bringing us Judge Kelly's order in the wee hours of the morning.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How the DOJ justify Trump's White House press ban? They played the 'national security' card. "They have failed to maintain basic minimum 'standards of professionalism and decorum..., including' by “publishing sensitive or classified information.” Disgraceful. Read it for yourself.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Since his first term, President Trump has actively worked to undermine the public's trust in the press." I spoke to Interia News Poland about the global effects of President Trump's White House press ban. I have no doubt authoritarian leaders are watching this closely.

wydarzenia.interia.pl

"Cicho, świnko". Trump poszedł na całość. "W najnowszej historii czegoś takiego nie widzieliśmy"

Donald Trump wyrzucił CNN, MS NOW i Politico z Białego Domu; media pozywają prezydenta, zarzucając łamanie wolności prasy.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I got to join @wcreeley.bsky.social over the lunch hour today on @whyy.org's Studio 2 to talk about the most recent developments in press freedom at the White House. It's safe to say we had some fun — though Will's definitely got better timing with his wittiness than I do!

whyy.org

White House vs. Free Press - WHYY

President Trump banned certain news outlets from the White House this weekend. What does it mean for press freedom and American democratic institutions?

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A new first for me: A live interview in Russian for RTVI, a Russian-language broadcaster for expats that airs in more than 125 countries. I, of course, did not speak Russian when talking about the decision not to have TV pool coverage of Trump today. RTVI's not affiliated with RT/Russian govt.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

There's no time like the present... No doubt Judge Kelly is familiar with the case law in this area given his role in presiding over the litigation when the first Trump Administration revoked Jim Acosta's press credentials.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This administration continues to say the quiet parts out loud. It's usually a challenge to show causation in retaliation claims. But between Trump's social media posts and the reporting on this story, it's out there for everyone to see.

cnn.com

Natalie Harp showed Trump coverage clips before he issued media ban | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp showed him clips of media coverage last week before he banned Politico, CNN and MS NOW from the White House, people familiar with the matter said.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Let's remember how the Acosta ban turned out for Trump when Judge Kelly heard argument in that case...

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here are the filings in this morning's lawsuit stemming from President Trump's decision to bar CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House. Thanks to @chrisgeidner.bsky.social for making them available!

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The only way to fight a bully is to work together and push back...

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“If the courts are unwilling to stand up to the President's brazen attempts to limit critical reporting, it's not a stretch to believe other government leaders in the United States and abroad will follow suit.”

katiecouric.com

Trump Just Banned Three Major News Outlets From the White House — Could More Follow?

The unprecedented move is already fueling First Amendment concerns.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I wish my employer would make it harder for me to take them to task, but alas... Transparency is just not Penn State's thing. Out today in the Centre Daily Times as an early nod to Constitution Day.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sure, he's got an impressive resume... just not for an academic dean. But, hey, at least he's actually taught a course... unlike UT's current president. Texas just continues its bid to be the laughingstock of higher education.

news.utexas.edu

Cary Granat Appointed Dean of Moody College of Communication - UT News

The University of Texas at Austin has selected Cary Granat, the co-founder and former CEO of Walden Media and a prominent media executive, entrepreneur

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We hadn't figured out how to regulate the internet when social media showed up. We hadn't figured out how to regulate social media and now generative AI has taken over. Without industry being willing to lead the ethical development of tech, we're doomed. The law will never keep up.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Who would have thought I could leave Texas for Pennsylvania and wind up with a *worse* U.S. senator? At least you know what you got with Ted Cruz. I'm beginning to think Fetterman caught Kennedy's brain worm.

axios.com

Fetterman praises Trump in bombshell GOP convention video

His stunning turn is a dramatic escalation in the senator's growing estrangement from Democrats.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Sadly, I have relatives who believe President Trump will follow through on this promise... even though keeping promises isn't exactly his strong suit.

axios.com

Trump makes a familiar promise: $5,000 checks for everyone

It's not the first time the president has suggested sending voters a chunk of change.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Every now and again, the FCC gets things right. This approval ensures that hundreds of rural Pennsylvania communities will continue to have access to a free, trusted source of news and information.

whyy.org

FCC approves transfer of WPSU to WHYY

WHYY is inching closer to owning and operating WPSU.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Disgusted that this is happening in my community at a facility owned by my employer, Penn State. "However, it appears there has been an increase in charter flights associated with DHS/ICE.” -Penn State Gross.

spotlightpa.org

Penn State’s airport sees dramatic increase in ICE flights

Because it receives federal dollars, the State College Regional Airport is required by law to be “available for public use.”

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Public records laws, FTW. A resident used the Texas Public Information Act to discover that "459 agencies had accessed the Pflugerville [Flock] database 1.6 million times in the previous six months."

statesman.com

His records request led Pflugerville to shut down license plate cameras

A resident's records request raised questions about who could search the city's license plate reader data.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Journalism must run toward collaboration, not shiny technology. Journalists must stop seeing other news orgs as competition and pool resources — including the development of enterprise AI tools to advance our industry and the public good. Major news orgs can't leave the little guys behind.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It'll be interesting to see how these fee awards shake out, but it's clear the documentation here was lacking. Lively was paying Wilkie more than 2025's AmLaw Top 25 average rates for partners ($1650 v. $1635) and associates ($1225 v. $1065) but Liman didn't find the rates themselves unreasonable.

deadline.com

Blake Lively Lawyer Reacts To Star Getting Just $400K In Baldoni Case Legal Fees

Blake Lively may have received far less in legal fees than she hope for out of her long battle with Justin Baldoni, but a rebel Wilson case may prove to be the sequel so to speak

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'd say that qualifies as more than a "Whoopsie" situation.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

When a Reagan appointee calls out your attempt to ban drag shows as a violation of the First Amendment, you should know you have problems... But that won't stop Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick or other members of the Texas GOP who are on deeply invested in their culture war. Only voters can stop them.

nbcnews.com

Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’

The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

$10B in damages because 34 people in Florida used a VPN to watch a BBC documentary about the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol?! Seems a bit far-fetched...even by Trump standards.

deadline.com

BBC Files New Motion To Dismiss Donald Trump's $10 Billion Lawsuit

The network said that Trump's claim that VPN access creates valid jurisdiction is based on unreliable data.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Public participation matters. Outraged parents and community members pressured the Omaha Public Schools to take action against the HIDEOUS idea to arm police officers in schools with shock gloves.

ketv.com

Omaha Public Schools requests SROs to not carry shock gloves, effective immediately

Omaha Public Schools is fighting back after parents and students spoke out against the use of shock gloves in schools.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Court records are public records. Unfortunately, they're public records you often have to pay for and even more unfortunately, they're often records that people with lots of money pay attorneys to make less public. Public access holds courts accountable.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Some of Penn State's Trustees ARE elected, which means they need to be able to speak to their electorate without fear of retaliation from Penn State. That's the whole point of the First Amendment protection from retaliation for unpopular speech.

centredaily.com

Former Penn State trustee appeals dismissal of First Amendment lawsuit

The legal challenge raises whether trustees should be treated as elected public officials or university employees for First Amendment purposes.

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Amy Kristin Sanders @amykristinsanders.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

First step in "countering digital surveillance": Regulate Palantir.

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