Three major U.S. news outlets—CNN, MSNBC, and Politico—are filing a lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to challenge the decision to revoke their White House press credentials.

The three organizations announced on Monday (September 21) that they are taking legal action to demand the immediate reinstatement of their journalists' access to the White House.

The lawsuit is being filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Relevant media outlets reported that a hearing and arguments from the administration on the emergency motion could begin as early as this week.

In a joint statement, CNN, MSNBC, and Politico stated that their press credentials were revoked without prior notice or due process simply because the government objected to their reporting.

They asserted that the government does not have the authority to decide which news stories a media organization can or cannot publish.

The three organizations further warned that failing to take legal action against this decision could set a dangerous precedent, threatening independent journalism and the right to report free from government interference.

Last Friday, President Trump announced a ban barring CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House.

Subsequently, when journalists from the three outlets attempted to enter the White House on Saturday, they were denied access, and some of their press badges were confiscated.

Defending the decision, Trump cited objections to the outlets' coverage and hinted that other media organizations could face similar bans in the future.

As a result of the ban, reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are unable to enter their assigned workspaces inside the White House.

CNN and MSNBC are also barred from using their television equipment and designated camera positions on the White House grounds.

In their lawsuit, all three news organizations argue that the ban violates press freedom protections under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, as well as constitutional guarantees of due process.

Meanwhile, the constitutional validity of the ban has sparked widespread debate across the United States.

Various media outlets and press freedom advocacy groups have strongly criticized the decision, though the Trump administration has signaled it will mount a legal defense of the restrictions.

The lawsuit has transformed into a high-stakes legal battle over the relationship between the White House and the press, and the constitutional rights of journalists covering government operations in the United States.