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In the aftermath, the White House Correspondents' Association, which represents the press corps at the presidential residence, urged the administration to reverse the decision.
'We have asked this court for an immediate restraining order requiring the pass be returned to Jim, and will seek permanent relief as part of this process,' CNN said in a statement.
'While the suit is specific to CNN and Acosta, this could have happened to anyone. If left unchallenged, the actions of the White House would create a dangerous chilling effect for any journalist who covers our elected officials.'