Freedom of the Press

Question 1

NYT v. Sullivan (1964)

Answer 1

The First Amendment protects all statements, including false ones directed at public officials. The exception is when statements are made with actual malice.

Question 2

NYT v. US (1971)

Answer 2

The Pentagon Papers can be published because they do not endanger national security greatly enough to invoke the use of prior restraint.

Question 3

Near v. MN (1931)

Answer 3

Incorporated freedom of the press to the states. Censorship is unconstitutional with few exceptions.