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The Justice Department’s counsel, Michael Velchik, is now presenting the government’s argument. He started by saying that the media companies are adopting an “absurd interpretation of the First Amendment” in asserting that revoking press passes for national security reporting is out of bounds for the government.
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During a September 23, 2026 hearing, Justice Department counsel Michael Velchik argued that the media companies were adopting an 'absurd interpretation of the First Amendment' by asserting the government cannot revoke press passes for national security reporting.
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Claim Maker
Michael Velchik
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-23",
    "event": "Court hearing on White House press ban",
    "person": "Michael Velchik",
    "organization": "Justice Department"
}
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Legal Media US Government
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161c56a2-cfe9-428d-9179-40330ecacb21
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Created
September 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM (3 weeks ago)

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