1. Ch. 13 Sect. 4 Obj: Explain the issue of freedom of press

2. Prior Restraint Forbidden
Censorship in advance
Permissible only in cases that affect national security
Near v. Minnesota
Ruled on 1931
Court ruled that states can not stop publications of newspapers

3. Fair Trials 1st Amendment allows the freedom of press
6th Amendment guarantees a fair trial
These amendments can conflict
S.C. has took measures to restrain press coverage
Moving the trial site
Limit reporters in the courtroom

4. Free Press Issue Founders viewed the press as strictly printed
Electronic media non existent
Radio and television do not enjoy the same freedom as written press
They use public airways
FCC regulates radio and television
They enforce censors and set standards

5. Other Types of Press Movies are protected by free press
Internet and are not clearly defined
Advertising is commercial speech
Receives less protection
Communities may regulate obscenity within its limits