U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a ruling on Tuesday requiring the Trump administration to maintain White House press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. This decision ensures that these news organizations will continue to have access to the White House grounds for the duration of their active lawsuit against the administration.

This ruling follows a previous temporary restraining order granted by Judge Kelly on September 24, which had mandated the reinstatement of these credentials for a 14-day period. By extending this access, the court has signaled that the news organizations’ legal arguments regarding their right to access may have sufficient merit to succeed as the case moves forward. The administration had previously revoked or restricted access for these outlets, prompting the legal challenge.

While the administration has argued for its authority to manage press access, the court’s decision prioritizes the maintenance of the status quo while the underlying legal questions are debated. The ruling is viewed as a significant procedural victory for the plaintiffs, as it prevents the administration from barring them from the White House while the litigation is still being decided in court.