In prior restraint cases,the courts tend to support the rights of:
A)the federal government
B)state governments
C)the press
D)consumers
E)no clear pattern of court support can be detected

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In prior restraint cases, courts tend to support the rights of the press, as they are protected by the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press. The government must demonstrate a compelling government interest in suppressing speech before imposing prior restraint, and the burden is on the government to prove such interest, which the courts scrutinize closely. Therefore, the answer is C, the press.

In Prior Restraint Cases,the Courts Tend to Support the Rights