KnowraNew York Times Co. v. SullivanLinked fromLinked fromThe 10 pages that link to New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, each with the reason it gives.All 10Broader topic 5Related 4Compared with 1Freedom of speechBroader topic: It strengthened press and public criticism by limiting officials' defamation claims.The New York TimesRelated: The case arose from a Times advertisement and strengthened constitutional protection for criticism of public officials.DefamationBroader topic: The decision established a constitutional protection for criticism of public officials.Chilling effectRelated: The Court warned that expansive libel liability could deter criticism of public officials.Alien and Sedition ActsBroader topic: The Court invoked the Sedition Act’s history when explaining constitutional protection for political criticism.Freedom of speech in the United StatesBroader topic: It protects criticism of government officials from chilling liability.LibelBroader topic: It constitutionalized a demanding fault requirement for many claims involving public affairs.Larry FlyntRelated: Falwell v. Flynt extended strong constitutional protection for criticism of public figures.William J. Brennan Jr.Related: Brennan’s opinion established the actual-malice rule as a safeguard for robust criticism of government.John Peter ZengerCompared with: Unlike Zenger’s symbolic acquittal, this ruling established a constitutional standard limiting libel claims by officials.