The government tried to stop the New York Times from publishing classified material by using a concept known as the Espionage Act. prior restraint. symbolic speech. clear and present danger.

Prior restraint

Explanation:

Prior restraint allows the government to review the content of printed material and prevent their publication. The government might place restrictions on a publication or place strict conditions on its printing that will make it impossible to publish it so that some classified information won't be let out to the public.

Answer: B

prior restrant.