According to the supreme court, prior restraint on the press is only acceptable if lower federal courts approve the action. the government can clearly justify the restriction. the press is malicious in its intent. the press itself willingly accepts that restraint. the press is careless in its claims.

the government can clearly justify the restriction

Explanation:

According to the Supreme Court, prior restraint on the press is only acceptable if the government can clearly justify the restriction. Otherwise the government cannot add any restrictions against the press because they have freedom of speech and of the press. Which if violated would cause an uproar of the people and lead to many protests.

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