Justices Black and Douglas opined that the vague word "security" should not be used to supersede the First Amendment.
In ruling on these documents, the Court held that the "heavy presumption" against prior restraint was not overcome. Justices Black and Douglas opined that the vague word "security" should not be used to supersede the First Amendment. Thus, the Nixon administration's attempt to suppress their publication was overturned in New York Times v. United States. For 10 points—name these documents obtained by Daniel Ellsberg which expressed Defense Department concerns about the Vietnam War.
In ruling on these documents, the Court held that the "heavy presumption" against prior restraint was not overcome.
{Pentagon Papers}