You must answer all of the following questions. These are not opinion questions. Back them up with specific examples and details. Be full and complete in your answers.
This paper concerns the 1971 case, New York Times v. United States, also known as the Pentagon Papers case.
1. When, if ever, can government officials justify prior restraint in order to protect national security or the safety of citizens?
2. Go online and view the Pentagon Papers case, https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/403/713 (Links to an external site.)
Specifically, examine Justice Hugo Black’s concurrence. What does he say about prior restraint and its role or lack of role in a democracy? Why does he believe the way he does? (You may need to access a website about Black’s philosophy).
3. Now, examine the concurrences or dissenting opinions of two other US Supreme Court Justices. What are their views on prior restraint? Explain them.
