Free Press Safeguards Speech Amid Reporter Jails
Judges jail reporters for not naming sources, risking fewer tips and less government transparency. The Constitution protects free speech and a free press for the people, not individuals or businesses, ensuring access to information about public affairs.
Hugo Black on Marketplaces and Press Freedom
A concise statement linking consumer choice and robust competition to a free press. The argument emphasizes that restrictions on press freedom also curb free speech and highlights the mutual reliance of informed markets and open communication.
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