In the United States it can only be used in advance only in cases relating directly to National Security
prior restraint
prior restraint. --dmoon
the government probably wishes it had prior restraint on the book No Easy Day
Prior Restraint
for national security reasons (movement of troops during a time of war)
A prior restraint is a form of coercion used before an event or action to prevent it from happening. A post restraint is a form of punishment after an act occurs. First amendment cases, particularly with regard to freedom of the press, often talk about prior and posts restraints. If the government censored a newspaper by prohibiting it from publishing an article, that would be an example of prior restraint. In almost all cases, that is ruled unconstitutional. On the other hand, if the government imprisoned a journalist for publishing classified information in the paper, that would be an example of post restraint.
prior restraint
Prior restrain or prior restraint is a government action or censorship imposed by a government. It prohibits an expression such as speech before it can happen.
Freedom of press
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The Court ruling prohibiting prior restraint enhances the right of expression by preventing the government from censoring or suppressing speech before it is expressed. This allows individuals and the press to freely express their views and opinions without fear of government interference. Prior restraint ensures that ideas and information can circulate freely, fostering a vibrant and open marketplace of ideas essential for a democratic society.