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March 20, 2025judicialPress FreedomFirst AmendmentExecutive Power

Associated Press Sues Trump White House Over 'Gulf of America' Name Ban

The Associated Press filed suit against the Trump White House after being barred from presidential events for refusing to adopt the administration's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in its reporting. The case raised core First Amendment questions about press access and government retaliation for editorial decisions.