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New York Times Co. v. United States (Pentagon Papers)

SCOTUS · Decided Decided

Case Overview

The government failed to meet the heavy burden required to enjoin publication of the classified Pentagon Papers. The case that defines how close to absolute the bar on prior restraint is, even against national-security claims.


CourtU.S. Supreme Court
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Historical/Teaching TMR-8c4be1c9 -
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