New York Times V. Sullivan and the Freedom of the Press Debate: Debating Supreme Court Decisions

by Catherine McGlone

When a civil rights group placed an ad in The New York Times, no one knew it would lead to a groundbreaking case testing how far the freedom of the press could go. Author Catherine McGlone explores this fascinating case, explaining the complex issues involved and the reasoning used by the justices of the Supreme Court to reach their decision. Includes instructions on how readers can conduct a moot court that mirrors the Supreme Court case.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0766023575
• ISBN13: 9780766023574
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10