Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Identifier
812
Date
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Major
Journalism
Committee Chair
David Arant
Committee Member
Carrie Brown
Committee Member
Thomas Hrach
Abstract
The mainstream press and the United States government have found harmony in the still relatively undefined rules regarding the balance between national security and free press. While the government tried a handful of individuals and groups under the Espionage Act in the early 20th century, the press has avoided such trials. Even during the Pentagon Papers case, the government only sought an injunction against publication, which was ultimately not supported by the Supreme Court of the United States. The 21st century presents a new set of challenges for this unwritten peace. Wikileaks may be the proverbial guinea pig in determining how the balance between national security and an informed public will be interpreted in the new, digital century. This thesis explores what changes the organization could face, what an impact such a precedent could have on the future of journalism, and how the American public may be better served with a legislative, rather than judicial, solution.
Library Comment
Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.
Recommended Citation
Perkins, Brian Mitchell, "Opposing Interests: How Wikileaks Forces a Redrawing of the Battle Lines Between the First Amendment and National Security" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 675.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/675
Comments
Data is provided by the student.