“Any system of prior restraints of expression comes to this Court bearing a heavy presumption against its constitutional validity” … The Government “thus carries a heavy burden of showing justification for the imposition of such a restraint.” SCOTUS Pentagon Papers Decision A coalition of press outlets have written DOD General Counsel Jeh Johnson, calling that [...]
Press Groups Call Gitmo Banning Prior Restraint |
| By: emptywheel Saturday July 3, 2010 6:41 am |


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