Question

According to the ruling in New York Times v. United States, which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable?

The articles would have had to indisputably threaten national security.
The articles would have had to be harshly critical of the military.
The articles would have had to reveal classified information.
The articles would have had to support the enemy in wartime.

Answer 1

"The articles would have had to indisputably threaten national security."

Explanation: The Court held prior restraint is allowed only if the government proves publication would cause "direct, immediate, and irreparable damage to the nation or its people" — mere criticism or disclosure of classified material is not enough.