New York Times Co. v. United States · ¶57

In these cases there is no problem concerning the President’s power to classify information as “secret” or “top secret.” Congress has specifically recognized Presidential authority, which has been formally exercised in Exec. Order 10501 (1953), to classify documents and information. See, e. g., 18 U. S. C. § 798; 50 U. S. C. § 783. Nor is there any issue here regarding the President’s power as Chief Executive and Commander in Chief to protect national security by disciplining employees who disclose information and by taking precautions to prevent leaks.

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U. S. Reports, volume 403, at 713 (Library of Congress) · transcription: Caselaw Access Project
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