Actual Malice

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Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v. Sullivan

By Samantha Barbas

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Actual Malice chronicles the landmark Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan, which originated from segregationists' efforts to suppress civil rights reporting. The 1964 ruling established that public officials must prove 'actual malice' — reckless disregard for truth — to win libel cases, thereby bolstering free speech and press protections. Author Samantha Barbas uses extensive archival research to explore the case's deep roots in 1960s America, spotlighting the pivotal roles of lawyers, journalists, activists, and judges in shaping this foundational First Amendment moment.
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Actual Malice will appeal to readers interested in legal history, civil rights, journalism, and First Amendment issues. It is especially suitable for students, educators, legal professionals, and anyone seeking a nuanced account of a pivotal Supreme Court ruling and its impact on American democracy.

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A deeply researched legal drama that documents this landmark First Amendment ruling—one that is more critical and controversial than ever. Actual Malice tells the full story of New York Times v. Sullivan, the dramatic case that grew out of segregationists' attempts to quash reporting on the civil rights movement. In its landmark 1964 decision, the Supreme Court held that a public official must prove "actual malice" or reckless disregard of the truth to win a libel lawsuit, providing critical protections for free speech and freedom of the press. Drawing on previously unexplored sources, including the archives of the New York Times Company and civil rights leaders, Samantha Barbas tracks the saga behind one of the most important First Amendment rulings in history. She situates the case within the turbulent 1960s and the history of the press, alongside striking portraits of the lawyers, officials, judges, activists, editors, and journalists who brought and defended the case. As the Sullivan doctrine faces growing controversy, Actual Malice reminds us of the stakes of the case that shaped American reporting and public discourse as we know it.

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The New York Times Book Review praises the book as a detailed examination of the landmark case that expanded journalists' protections during the civil rights era. It highlights Barbas's skilful use of unique archival sources, including those from the New York Times and civil rights leaders, to illuminate the case's significance for press freedom and democracy. Reviewers note the book's heroic narrative of how the litigation helped combat segregation and underscore the enduring importance of free speech.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520385825

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 10 b-w illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 290

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Samantha Barbas

About the Author

Samantha Barbas is Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo School of Law. She is the author of six books on mass media law and history, including The Rise and Fall of Morris Ernst, Free Speech Renegade and Newsworthy: The Supreme Court Battle over Privacy and Press Freedom.

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