US Constitution: Freedom of the Press

The video discusses the Freedom of the Press as a fundamental right in the US Constitution's First Amendment, originally meant to protect printed materials from government control. It highlights how this freedom extends to modern media and contrasts it with censorship in authoritarian regimes. The video also covers legal restrictions like libel laws and government secrecy, illustrated by historical cases such as the Pentagon Papers and Edward Snowden's revelations. It concludes with the Freedom of Information Act, which allows the public to request classified information, though often requiring lengthy legal battles.

What was the significance of the Pentagon Papers released by Daniel Ellsberg?

What rights does the Freedom of Information Act grant to the US public regarding classified information?