1. The Case Against WikiLeaks: The Pentagon Papers Reconsidered.
- Author
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Lacy, Lee O.
- Subjects
NEW York Times Co. v. United States ,LEGAL precedent ,FREEDOM of the press ,FREEDOM of speech ,CLASSIFIED defense information ,OFFICIAL secrets ,ACTIONS & defenses (Law) - Abstract
The article focuses on the precedent formed in the U.S. Supreme Court case New York Times Co. versus (v.) United States, also known as (aka) the Pentagon Papers. It states that the actions by Julian Assange in the unauthorized issuance of classified data are a ploy to earn notoriety for WikiLeaks, which is his website. It says that restrictions on free press and on free speech are not new. It says that the case hinges on two free speech established tests, such as imminent lawless action and a present and clear danger.
- Published
- 2012