CNN have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after they revoked the press credentials of White House Correspondant Jim Acosta.

Acosta has frequently been targetted by the US President Donald Trump over his reporting and questions.

On Tuesday CNN released a statement saying: "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.

"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."