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Judge Backs Washington Lawmakers in Denying Credentials to Conservatives

3/11/2026

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A federal judge ruled that Washington state lawmakers were justified in denying press credentials to Ari Hoffman, Brandi Kruse, and Jonathan Choe, conservative media figures.
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives argued the three individuals were not "bona fide journalists" but political participants.
The group filed a lawsuit claiming their rights were violated.
The judge found no evidence of bias in the denial process.

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A federal judge ruled that Washington state lawmakers were justified in denying press credentials to Ari Hoffman, Brandi Kruse, and Jonathan Choe, conservative media figures.
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives argued the three individuals were not "bona fide journalists" but political participants.
The group filed a lawsuit claiming their rights were violated.
The judge found no evidence of bias in the denial process.