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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that Congress shall make no law abridging (curtailing) the freedom of the press. Thus, freedom of the press prohibits censorship by the government in the reporting of news and the publication of opinions.

In Oklahoma, as in all states, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. This means that neither Congress nor any state legislature, including Oklahoma's, can enact laws that unduly restrict the press from reporting news or publishing opinions. The courts have interpreted this to protect a wide range of journalistic activities from government censorship or interference. However, this freedom is not absolute; there are legal limitations such as defamation laws, privacy considerations, and national security restrictions that the press must navigate. Nonetheless, the core principle remains that the government cannot suppress the free flow of information or impose prior restraints on what the press may publish, ensuring that the press can operate as a check on government power and a forum for public discussion.

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