Press Freedom and the Law

The First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The Doctrine of Prior Restraint and "gag orders"

The United States is unusual in its protection of free speech.

The FCC:

• Equal Time
• Fairness Doctrine (defunct)

Copyright

Defamation:

 

In Gertz v. Welch, the Court allowed different standards for private citizens.

RT (Russian TV, yes) on  FOIA:



(Another FOIA video)

Shield laws