Freedom of the Press

fact freedom at all. This censorship of opinions and views would lead to an unrestrained government.
             Congress felt that the function of the newspaper to provide citizens with information on government and politics was important enough to protect it in the First Amendment to the Constitution. The First Amendment prevents congress from passing laws "abridging the freedom of the press". In this article, the mention of Zenger's acquittal of seditious libel represents an understanding o
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