Judge to Rule on Journalists' Press Credentials
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Federal Judge to Rule on Journalists Press Credentials: A Time-Sensitive Case
A federal judge in Tacoma is set to decide by early Tuesday, March tenth, whether three journalists—Brandi Kruse, Jonathan Choe, and Ari Hoffman—will receive press credentials for the Washington State Legislature. The journalists, who were denied access, are suing, claiming the denial violates their constitutional rights to free press and due process. The case recently moved from state to federal court.
The state argues that the journalists are not neutral, as they have led rallies and spoken at conservative events, and thus do not deserve access as independent reporters. The journalists, backed by the Citizen Action Defense Fund, argue that they should be granted access despite expressing strong opinions.
The decision is urgent, as the session ends on Thursday. If the journalists lose, they may appeal immediately to ensure diverse voices cover the legislature before it adjourns.
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