Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2025
Publication Title
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
Keywords
Press Clause, Speech Clause
Abstract
This Article is divided into three Parts. Part I will outline the history-in-law case forwhy the historical record sufficiently supports recognizing distinct constitutional press freedoms. Part II then provides a history-in-law response to some of the most common arguments made by press freedom skeptics as to why distinct constitutional press freedoms should not be recognized by the courts. Lastly, Part III makes the case for why the recognition of distinct constitutional press freedoms should become a jurisprudential reality and provides a roadmap to accomplish this.
Repository Citation
O'Neill, Kevin F. and Charles, Patrick J., "But for a Free Press: A Response to Press Freedom Skeptics" (2025). Law Faculty Articles and Essays. 1341.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/fac_articles/1341
Volume
33
Issue
4
Included in
Constitutional Law Commons, Courts Commons, First Amendment Commons, Jurisprudence Commons, Second Amendment Commons, Supreme Court of the United States Commons
