Question

Based on the Schenck 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.

Answer 1

The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

D. The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

A. The government can never restrict information released by the press.

B. The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation.

C.The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.

D.The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

The case Schenck v. United States (1919) was a Supreme Court case in which the Court concluded that free speech can potentially be restricted if the speech caused a real and present danger to the public. Moreover, the court argued that during times of war, restrictions could potentially be tighter than in peace time because of the constant danger of the war.