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Where is the freedom of press located

1st amendmentthree ma

Three main issues of freedom of the press

1. Prior restraint


2. Government control of press content


3. Special rights of reporters

Why is the freedom of press important?

Thomas Jefferson was a strong opponent for the freedom of the press

Near v Minnesota

The case allowed for the possibility of prior restraint in three cases

3 exceptions in the near v Minnesota case

1. Times of war (national defense)


2. Obscenity


3. Expression that would invite violence and overthrow of the government of the US

Per curium opinion

An opinion by the court, there is no justice signing for the majority


Only does this in very controversial cases

New York Times v US

Per Curran was done in the name of the court not a justice


End of Vietnam war

Net neutrality

A policy that states internet providers have to treat all data and customers the same way and not favor the other or charge one more than the other

Pros and cons of net neutrality

Pros:


Prevents companies from favoring specific providers over others and increase the access of consumers to various products, reduces cost to customers



Cons


Not regulate internet because it is not limited like the broadcast address. Should be able to do business as it chooses. This reduces investment and create unnecessary regulations

Where is the Right to bear arms found?

2nd amendment

What does the 2nd amendment mean?

1. Historical - well regulated militia


Practical - Mis-use of guns sever states and fed government have an interest in regulating the use of guns to protect the public safety



2. Historical - refers to the right to the people arms for set protection



Practical- given all gun violence, citizens need guns to protect themselves