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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.8
What is unique about New York Times Co v United States (1971) compared to other first amendment cases?
It was not about First Amendment freedoms instead Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches .
It reversed previous decisions regarding free press without considering societal changes or precedents .
It resulted in broad limitations on freedom of speech rights related to obscenity only .
It established a "heavy presumption against" prior restraint even in cases involving national security.
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