Question

Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?

The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
The government can limit speech that causes harm.
The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
The government must follow the First Amendment.

Answer 1

The government can limit speech that causes harm.

Both cases recognized that speech is not absolute — Schenck allowed restrictions when speech poses a "clear and present danger," and New York Times said prior restraint may be justified only if the government shows a sufficient, imminent harm (which it failed to do in that case).