New York Times V Sullivan
376 U.S. 254 · U.S. Supreme Court · Decided March 9, 1964
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1964U.S. Supreme Court
New York Times V Sullivan
376 U.S. 254
Summary
Held that public officials must prove 'actual malice' to recover damages for defamation, providing strong First Amendment protection for press critiques.