Based on the Schenk v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press? The government can never restrict information released by the press. The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation. The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint. The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

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Markus Pearson

1 November, 07:06

Based on the Schenk v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press? The government can never restrict information released by the press. The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation. The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint. The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

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Saige Mata · Answer 1

Saige Mata 1 November, 07:19

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I think the answer is D.

Trystan Hendricks · Answer 2

Based on the Schenck vs. the United States case (1919), it is only acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press that could present an immediate threat to security or the public or if it provokes "a clear and present danger" to people.