New York Times Co. v. UNITED STATES, 403 U.S. 713 (1971)
The Supreme Court strikes down government attempts to supress publication of The Pentagon Papers.
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 (1964)
The Supreme Court rules that "public officials" may not sue a newspaper for slander.
Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts and Associated Press v. Walker, 388 U.S. 130 (1967)
The Court expands Sullivan to include "public figures."
Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell, 485 U.S. 46 (1988)
"Outrageous parodies" of public figures are protected by the First Amendment.
Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Co., 443 U.S. 97 (1979)
The government may not supress information of "public signifigance" that has been "lawfully obtained" by the press.
Landmark Communications, Inc. v. Virginia, 435 U.S. 829 (1978)
The First Amendment protects the right to publish information about confidential judicial misconduct hearings.
Cox Broadcasting Corp. v. Cohn, 420 U.S. 469 (1975)
The press may publish names of rape victims.
Smith v. Daily Mail Publishing Co., 443 U.S. 97 (1979)
The press may publish names of alleged juvenile offenders.
Mills v. Alabama, 384 U.S. 214 (1966)
Newspaper editorials may support particular ballot measures on election day.
Miami Herald Publishing Co. v. Tornillo, 418 U.S. 241 (1974)
The government must not tell the press what to report.
Red Lion Broadcasting Co. v. FCC, 395 U.S. 367(1969)
Television stations must grant a "right of reply" in certain circumstances.
Branzburg v. Hayes, 408 U.S. 665 (1972)
Reporters have a limited right to protect the sources of their information.
Minneapolis Star and Tribune Co. v. Minnesota Commissioner Revenue, 460 U.S. 575 (1983)
The First Amendment prevents the government from enforcing laws which
discriminate against the press.
Arkansas Writers' Project, Inc. v. Ragland, 481 U.S. 221 (1987)
The government may not impose taxes based on the subject matter of magazines.