Court orders blocking journalists from reporting are significant First Amendment violations, even if based on national security claims, reminiscent of Pentagon Papers principle against prior restraints.
Florida prosecutors resort to deeming news 'contraband' in Tim Burke's case, accused of breaching laws disclosing unaired interview clips. First Amendment proponents argue journalists' entitlement to disseminate information, even questionable sources' materials, unless they commit illegal acts.
Challenging the notion that journalists' files are illicit proceeds, the motion to prevent Tim Burke from releasing seized materials is condemned by First Amendment advocates. Despite his source's admission of unauthorized sharing, journalists receiving and sharing leaked materials is legally permissible.
The Supreme Court's rejection of restraining the Pentagon Papers, irrespective of potential law-breaking by the media, underscores the principle that press freedom is paramount. Legal doubts surround Florida prosecutors' approach in Tim Burke's case, emphasizing journalists' rights to publish information.
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