The Facts of Near v. Minnesota

The Facts of Near v. Minnesota:
A newspaper criticized local officials in Minnesota. A state law existed which allowed the authorities to close down any "malicious, scandalous, and defamatory newspaper." The state used this law to enjoin (prevent from publishing) the newspaper which criticized the officials.

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