New York Times Co. v. United States in 1971 allowed newspapers to post previously classified information from the Pentagon without being reprimanded.

New York Times v. United States, 403 US 713 (1971)


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The decision in Tinker v. Des Moines focused on students' First Amendment rights to free speech in public schools. Meanwhile, New York Times Co. v. United States dealt with the freedom of the press and the government's ability to prevent the publication of classified information. Both cases were grounded in constitutional principles and the balancing of individual rights with the government's authority.

The issue at the heart of New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) was whether the government could prevent a newspaper from publishing classified information (Pentagon Papers) under the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press. The case raised questions about prior restraint and the balance between national security interests and the public's right to know.

The constitutional issue in New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) was whether the government could prevent the newspaper from publishing classified Pentagon Papers detailing the history of U.S. military involvement in Vietnam. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of the New York Times, citing First Amendment protections for freedom of the press.