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Civil Litigation,
Constitutional Law

Nov. 19, 2018

Los Angeles lawyer prevails in first round of CNN suit against Trump

Theodore Boutrous Jr. of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP won back a CNN correspondent’s press credentials in a high-profile battle with Trump

Los Angeles lawyer prevails in first round of CNN suit against Trump
Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

A Los Angeles attorney won the first round of a legal battle against President Donald J. Trump on Friday, winning back a reporter's press credentials in a motion for preliminary injunction approved by a Trump-appointed judge.

Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP got a preliminary win in his fight on behalf of CNN and its chief White House correspondent Abilio James "Jim" Acosta, whose credentials were revoke...

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