What best describes the precedent set by the Supreme Court in New York Times v US regarding government censorship?

In New York Times v. United States (1971), the Supreme Court established a strong precedent against government censorship, ruling that the government could not prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers, as doing so would violate the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press. The Court emphasized that the government carries a heavy burden to justify prior restraint, particularly in cases involving matters of public interest. This decision reinforced the principle that a free press serves as a crucial check on government power.