Protecting Whistleblowers | New York Times Co. v. United States

The video discusses the creation of the Vietnam Study Task Force by Robert McNamara, leading to the Pentagon Papers leak by Daniel Ellsberg. The leak exposed government deception about the Vietnam War, leading to a legal battle over press freedom. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the press, emphasizing First Amendment rights. The case impacted public trust in the government and highlighted the role of whistleblowers.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the publication of the Pentagon Papers?

How did the publication of the Pentagon Papers affect public trust in the government?

What ultimately happened to the charges against Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo?