Year: 1971
Result: 6-3 NY Time won
Constitutional Issue: 1st amendment
Right or Liberty: Liberty
Significance: Publication of the papers wouldn't cause an event endangering the people, prior restraint is not justified and unconstitutional.
Quote: "We granted certiorari in these cases in which the United States seeks to enjoin the New York Times and the Washington Post from publishing the contents of a classified study entitled "History of U.S. Decision-Making Process on Viet Nam Policy."
Summary: Prior restraint without danger present unconstitutional
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