The government sues to stop the publication of a top-secret memo about an ongoing military conflict. A judge agrees and prohibits publication. This is an example of:

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Prior restraint refers to the government's ability to stop publication of information before it is disseminated to the public. This scenario describes the government taking legal action to prevent the publication of a secret memo, which is an example of prior restraint.

The Government Sues to Stop the Publication of a Top-Secret