CNN takes legal action against President Donald Trump

Network says the removal of reporter Jim Acosta’s press credentials is unconstitutional

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Donald Trump points to CNN journalist Jim Acosta during a White House press conference
(Image credit: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

CNN has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and senior aides over the suspension of a journalist’s press credentials.

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