Question

Review the Near vs. Minnesota (1931) and New York Times v. the United States (1971) cases. See below for links. How have these cases influenced press freedom today? Provide two examples.

Answer 1

The Near vs. Minnesota (1931) and New York Times vs. the United States (1971) cases have influenced press freedom today by enumerating historical rulings that stratified the right to freedom of press as guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Explanation:

• The Near vs. Minnesota case: The Supreme Court ruling, in this case, guaranteed the publishers the protection dispensed by the First Amendment by restricting the Minnesota administration from imposing restraint on the publishers.

• The New York Times vs. The United States case: This case was believed to be sensitive as it involved the publication of classified information. The Supreme Court ruling, in this case, enabled the New York Times and the Washington Post to publish the classified information in its custody.