In the case of New York Times Co v United States (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that the government cannot impose prior restraint on the publication of classified information, unless it poses a direct threat to national security. This landmark decision upheld the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press.
Related terms
First Amendment: The First Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights and guarantees five fundamental freedoms: freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Prior Restraint: Prior restraint refers to government actions that prevent material from being published or broadcasted before it is made available to the public.
Freedom of Press: Freedom of press is one component of freedom of speech protected by the First Amendment. It ensures that journalists can report news without censorship or interference from the government.
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