Securities · Landmark
New York Times Co. v. United States; and United States v. Washington Post Co. et al.
403 U.S. 944·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice Blackmun would grant limited in camera argument.
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Opinion
June 26, 1971
No. 1873.
No. 1885.
New York Times Co. v. United States; and United States v. Washington Post Co. et al.
[MAJORITY]
The Chief Justice announced in open Court that the Government’s motion to conduct part of oral arguments involving security matters in camera denied and under order granting writ counsel may submit arguments in writing under seal in lieu of in camera oral argument.
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Harlan, and Mr. Justice Blackmun would grant limited in camera argument.
Two hours allowed for oral argument.