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Feb 8, 2025 Steve Wynn petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn New York Times v. Sullivan, the precedent protecting press freedom in reporting on public officials Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The petition sought to weaken decades-old legal protection for journalism scrutinizing powerful figures.
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- Steve Wynn petitions SCOTUS to overturn NYT v. Sullivan — Billionaire Steve Wynn filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to overturn the 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, which protects press freedom to report on public officials. This legal challenge could significantly impact media protections.
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Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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