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Coverage dated September 22, 2026

DC Circuit sides with minister in battle over Capitol steps protests

Headline from Courthouse News Service

In a split decision, Trump appointee Neomi Rao ruled the Eastern Steps of the U.S. Capitol are a nonpublic forum and a “demonstration ban” was too restrictive under the First Amendment.

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3 articles, oldest first.

  1. Reason

    D.C. Circuit Rejects Limits on Capitol Steps Demonstrations (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    Regulations limiting demonstrations on the Eastern Steps to those sponsored by members of Congress are unreasonable.

  2. Courthouse News Service

    DC Circuit sides with minister in battle over Capitol steps protests (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    In a split decision, Trump appointee Neomi Rao ruled the Eastern Steps of the U.S. Capitol are a nonpublic forum and a “demonstration ban” was too restrictive under the First Amendment.

  3. NOTUS

    Appeals Court Rejects Post-9/11 Restrictions on Capitol Steps Protests (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The ruling suggests a rough road ahead for President Donald Trump’s ban on certain media outlets entering the White House grounds.

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