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Freedom of the Press

Protections against government meddling in the publication information by journalists.

NEW YORK TIMES CO. v. UNITED STATES

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NEW YORK TIMES CO. v. SULLIVAN

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NEAR v. MINNESOTA EX REL. OLSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY

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Topics for Freedom of the Press

Resources

Masses Publishing Co. v. Patten – Court Documents

Espionage Act of 1917

Freedom of the Press Overview

Defamation Overview

Constitutional Amendments

Defense Secrets Act of 1911

Bill of Rights

Federalist No. 84

The Constitution

Virginia Declaration of Rights

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