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Justice Department defends revoking CNN reporter's press credentials: 'No reporter has a First Amendment right to enter the White House'

The Justice Department has defended its right to revoke CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta's "hard pass" press credentials.

CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta.
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The Justice Department has defended its right to revoke

o journalist has a First Amendment right to enter the White House."

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Additionally, in the filing, the lawyers argued that CNN's case does not hold up to the standard of due process because "the lack of a hard pass does not prevent Mr. Acosta — much less CNN— from reporting on the White House."

"That revocation was premised on stated reasons that are viewpoint- and content-neutral and are evident from the video of the November 7 press conference," the filing said.

In what is considered a surprising move, Fox News has given its support to CNN in its lawsuit. In a statement,

"FOX News supports CNN in its legal effort to regain its White House reporter's press credential," Wallace said in his statement. "While we don't condone the growing antagonistic tone by both the President and the press at recent media avails, we do support a free press, access, and open exchanges for the American people."

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In a statement Wednesday morning, CNN thanked Fox News for its support.

The contention over Acosta's press pass began after a heated exchange between Acosta and President Donald Trump at a November 7 press conference.

After arguing about Acosta's question on the migrant caravan traveling to the US, Trump called Acosta a "rude, terrible person."

Ultimately, a White House intern tried to grab the microphone from Acosta's hand, but he twisted away from her and held on.

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