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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Kaleigh Jensen

21 August, 15:42

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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Brylee Tyler · Answer 1

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.

Justine Mccann · Answer 2

Justine Mccann 21 August, 17:55

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I think the answer is D.