USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ruling in the case supported the idea of freedom of the press, which is found in the 1st amendment
A
New York Times v US
B
Korematsu v US
C
Marbury v Madison
D
New Jersey v TLO
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Decision. Yes, the Nixon administration did violate the First Amendment. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the US government had not met “the heavy burden of showing justification for the enforcement” of prior restraint. The Court ordered the immediate end of the injunctions against publication.

Detailed explanation-2: -Decision: The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the newspaper. The Court said the right to publish all statements is protected under the First Amendment.

Detailed explanation-3: -United States (1971) Often referred to as the “Pentagon Papers” case, the landmark Supreme Court decision in New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713 (1971), defended the First Amendment right of free press against prior restraint by the government.

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