Ellsberg v. United States

Ellsberg v. United States was a legal case involving Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked classified information about U.S. government plans to expand the Vietnam War through the Pentagon Papers. The government prosecuted Ellsberg for unauthorized possession and distribution of top-secret documents. The case highlighted issues of government transparency vs. national security. Ultimately, the courts dismissed some charges due to misconduct by government authorities, emphasizing the importance of proper legal procedures. The case became a significant example of the tension between protecting government secrets and the public's right to know.