New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and Texas v. Johnson both involved restrictions on free speech based purely on

national security.

content.

defamation.

libel.

Content. because both states were involved

Restrictions on free speech as based on content were one of the issues discussed in the New York Times Co. v. Sullivan and Texas v. Johnson. The first landmark first initiated the anti malice standard which establishes slander on government officials which has also the same principle as of Texas v. Johnson.