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  • The Government's power to censor the press was abolished so that the press would remain forever free to censure the Government. The press was protected so that it could bare the secrets of government and inform the people. Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government.

    "New York Times Co. v. United States, 403 U.S. 713". Concurring opinion, 1971.
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