Judge Upholds Legislature's Right to Limit Media Access
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In March 2025, the Capitol Correspondents Association ceased advising the Washington State Legislature on media credentials, following controversy over denying press access to podcaster Brandi Kruse and reporter Jonathan Choe. The associations influence persists through guidelines, but in early 2026, the Legislature rejected permanent credentials for Kruse, Choe, and radio host Ari Hoffman, leading to a lawsuit over First Amendment rights. U.S. District Judge David Estudillo denied a temporary restraining order, ruling that the House and association acted within their rights. Media outlets expressed concern about government reliance on private guidelines to limit journalists, and the plaintiffs attorney vowed to continue fighting for constitutional press access.
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