CPP Pentagon Press Freedom Triumphs Summary

Instructions

New  York Times Company v. United States, also known as the “Pentagon  Papers” case, was a landmark Supreme Court decision with far-reaching  implications for the First Amendment and prior restraint. Write a  journal assignment summarizing the case and discuss how this landmark  legal decision impacted the press and free speech. How can this case  guide actions for professional communicators as they create messages in a  digital setting?

Prompt: In your journal submission, include the following critical elements:

a)  Write a summary of the case using your own words to demonstrate that  you understand the concepts covered, including references and citations  from the case as necessary to support your summary.

b)  Discuss the impact of the case on the press and free speech. What did  this decision mean for future journalists who attempt to cover  government wrongdoings?

c)  Describe how the ruling in this case guides current actions in the  communication field. What do communication professionals need to keep in  mind regarding prior restraint as they create content for dissemination  to the public?