Can You Pass This 1970s History Quiz?

The U.S. Supreme Court made this ruling about the publication in New York Times vs. The United States.

Retry Correct Incorrect In 1971 the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the New York Times in the effort to publish the Pentagon Papers. The government had placed injunctions of the publication which were ruled unconstitutional.

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The U.S. Supreme Court made this ruling about the publication in New York Times vs. The United States.

• Must cease and desist its “uninformed investigation” of the President.
• May criticize the President as an open editorial.
• Was allowed to publish the Pentagon Papers despite the President’s objection.
• Was not allowed access to financial documents regarding the President it obtained.