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

Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
Government censorship must further national interests.
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.

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Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.

Explanation: In New York Times v. United States (1971) the Court rejected prior restraint of the press, holding the government must meet a heavy burden to justify censorship (e.g., showing direct, immediate, and irreparable harm to national security), which is rarely satisfied.