USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -prior restraint Government censorship of free expression by preventing publication or speech before it takes place. The Supreme Court has established a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” (in other words, it is likely the Court will declare an act of the government that blocks free expression unconstitutional).

Detailed explanation-2: -One important point about the New York Times case, however, was that the federal government was seeking to prevent publication of a document, as opposed to seeking legal consequences after its publication. This is known as “prior restraint, ” or government censorship of materials before publication takes place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Supreme Court allowed Times to continue publication In a 6-3 decision, the Court dissolved the restraining order and allowed the Times to continue with publication.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Court returned a 6-3 decision that upheld the power and authority of the First Amendment’s freedom of the press. New York Times Company v. U.S. (1971) bolstered the freedom of press, establishing a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security.