Today in Supreme Court History: January 6, 1964

1/6/1964: New York Times Co. v. Sullivan argued.

Comments

[Dan Schiavetta]

Brennan came to my law school (this was before I was there) and spoke about how he made sure the “libelous” newspaper ad got put into United States Reports. It’s a fold-out.

[Dr. Ed 2]

Yes, and when you look at the "libels" -- albeit 56 years later -- you gotta ask what the issue was.

It's a pity that SCOTUS didn't restrict this decision to petty facts and minor errors that didn't affect speech that was mostly true.

[apedad]

Gotta love the unanimous decisions!

Also, gotta love the 21st century.

You can listen to the oral arguments at Oyez (and probably other sites too).

[Rev. Arthur L. Kirkland]

I am enjoying a fine tea (huckleberry black) this morning, in a Supreme Court mug that was a gift from Justice Brennan.

Did everyone have a nice evening? Enjoy the first news reports this morning?

After the double-barreled merriment in Georgia, are conservatives ready for the liberal-libertarian mainstream to administer another progress-affirming stomping to Republicans in Washington today?

Conservatives deserve everything that is coming to them. Ditch the bigotry, ditch the backwardness, or open wider.

For better Americans, my recommendations include a great beer with which to savor continuing progress.

[Sarcastr0]

Ah yes, Dr. Ed.