The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against the White House, alleging that it was banned from the Oval Office and Air Force One as retaliation for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. The lawsuit, filed in the District of Columbia District Court, claims the ban violates the First Amendment by coercing journalists to use government-approved language. The AP argues that the White House's actions were based on dislike for the AP's content and viewpoint. The White House has defended its stance, stating it is inviting new media creators to participate in briefings. The AP seeks to restore its access and declare its First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated.