Literary group says Trump lawsuit settlement protects journalists

US President Donald Trump was sued over alleged First Amendment breaches in his dealings with the press (Niall Carson/PA)

A literary group that sued then-President Donald Trump with claims he repeatedly violated the First Amendment in his dealings with the media announced a settlement with the government on Thursday.

Pen America, a human rights organisation of writers, literary and media professionals, said the settlement would serve to protect journalists in the future.