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New York Times v. Sullivan (1964) Answer Key

This lesson focuses on the 1964 landmark freedom of the press case New York Times v. Sullivan. The Court held that the First Amendment protects newspapers even when they print false statements, as long as the newspapers did not act with "actual malice."

Published
Jan 15, 2021
The New York Times newspaper header with an international edition label, dated February 18, 2020.

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