A District of Columbia judge has ordered the White House to immediately reinstate press access for three news organisations barred from the building last week by US President Donald Trump, according to the BBC.
The court issued a temporary restraining order against the ban, requiring access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico to be restored for 14 days.
News organisations challenged ban
The three outlets had filed a legal challenge arguing that the White House decision was unconstitutional.
The Trump administration defended the measure in court, accusing the organisations of publishing false information and posing a threat to national security.
The court rejected that argument in issuing the temporary order. Further details are expected as the case develops.