Which statement best describes the precedent set by the Supreme Court in New York Times v. United States regarding government censorship?

In New York Times v. United States (1971), the Supreme Court ruled that the government could not stop newspapers from publishing the Pentagon Papers unless it met a very heavy burden to justify prior restraint. The decision established a strong presumption against government censorship, making “Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional” the best description. A claimed national interest or a general “good reason” alone is not enough.

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