Prior Restraint

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This paper discusses the facts surrounding a problem of prior restraint. A particular case is presented, detailing a problem of someone finding out about weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Iraq and being forced to remain silent. The issue is then discussed, and possible solutions are proposed in the framework of the Constitution.

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"A citizen among the US inspector in Iraq discovers a nuclear device that has the potential to release material of mass destruction to the people within a radius of 10 mile. The inspector reports to the superiors but he is told to not to disclose any information as he is under oath when he signed up for inspection team. When the US government has not taken any action regarding the implication of the device the inspector decided to go to the newspaper. A reporter assured him that the law is on his side and that the inspector will not be liable for lawsuit. But the Attorney General has been informed and action for an injunction against the newspaper company is being carried out."

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