The Supreme Court determined that the right of the press to print classified material ________.

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The Supreme Court has recognized that the press has a right to print classified material, but this right is not absolute. The press may print classified material only if it serves a legitimate public interest and does not compromise the safety of troops or covert operatives. This was established in the landmark Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. United States, also known as the Pentagon Papers case.

The Supreme Court Determined That the Right of the Press