Chapter 3.4 Flashcards
To what extent does the Supreme Court's interpretation of freedom of the press reflect a commitment to indvisual liberty?
Libel
False press statements that damage someone’s reputation.
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan
The New York Times printed incorrect information about Sullivan. He sued, and it was appealed. People can make mistakes.
Prior Restraint
Right to spoken/printed expression in advance.
What was the question in New York Times Co. v. United States?
Can the executive branch block the printing of reporter obtained classified government information in an effect to protect national secrets without violating the 1st amendment’s free press clause?
Give background for New York Times Co. v. United States.
A reporter leaked a huge government document about the Vietnam War to the press. IT started getting printed, and Nixon tried to force them to stop publishing it.
What was the ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States?
No, for New York Times, 6:3. It was ruled that the media could print it because of freedom of the press.
