New York Times v United States [1971] Law Shirt – "Prior Restraint is Unconstitutional" – Vintage Garment-Dyed Tee

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Celebrate a landmark victory for the First Amendment. This heavyweight, garment-dyed tee commemorates the 1971 Supreme Court case New York Times v. United States, where the court famously ruled against the Nixon administration's attempt to block the publication of the "Pentagon Papers."

The design features a vintage-style printing press illustration and the powerful legal principle established by the court: No Prior Restraint. It’s a quiet but firm statement on the public’s right to know and the press's duty to report without government censorship.

Designed to look and feel like a cherished vintage find, this shirt is made for the constitutional scholar, the investigative journalist, and the advocate for civil liberties. Its durable, garment-dyed fabric ensures it remains a staple in your wardrobe, from long hours in the law library to casual weekend debates.

Product features

  • 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

  • Garment-dyed for a muted, vintage color and soft hand

  • Tubular knit with no side seams — cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste

  • Double-needle stitched seams and sewn-in label for long-lasting wear

  • Sizes S–4XL available; 58 color options to match personal style

Care instructions

  • Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

  • Do not bleach

  • Tumble dry: low heat

  • Iron, steam or dry: low heat

  • Do not dryclean

     SMLXL2XL3XL4XL
    Width, in18.2520.2522.0024.0026.0027.7529.75
    Length, in26.6228.0029.3730.7531.6232.5033.50
    Sleeve length from center back, in16.2517.7519.0020.5021.7523.2524.63
    Size tolerance, in1.501.501.501.501.501.501.50

     

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Celebrate a landmark victory for the First Amendment. This heavyweight, garment-dyed tee commemorates the 1971 Supreme Court case New York Times v. United States, where the court famously ruled against the Nixon administration's attempt to block the publication of the "Pentagon Papers."

The design features a vintage-style printing press illustration and the powerful legal principle established by the court: No Prior Restraint. It’s a quiet but firm statement on the public’s right to know and the press's duty to report without government censorship.

Designed to look and feel like a cherished vintage find, this shirt is made for the constitutional scholar, the investigative journalist, and the advocate for civil liberties. Its durable, garment-dyed fabric ensures it remains a staple in your wardrobe, from long hours in the law library to casual weekend debates.

Product features

  • 100% ring-spun US cotton — soft, pre-shrunk heavyweight (6.1 oz/yd²)

  • Garment-dyed for a muted, vintage color and soft hand

  • Tubular knit with no side seams — cleaner drape and reduced fabric waste

  • Double-needle stitched seams and sewn-in label for long-lasting wear

  • Sizes S–4XL available; 58 color options to match personal style

Care instructions

  • Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)

  • Do not bleach

  • Tumble dry: low heat

  • Iron, steam or dry: low heat

  • Do not dryclean

     SMLXL2XL3XL4XL
    Width, in18.2520.2522.0024.0026.0027.7529.75
    Length, in26.6228.0029.3730.7531.6232.5033.50
    Sleeve length from center back, in16.2517.7519.0020.5021.7523.2524.63
    Size tolerance, in1.501.501.501.501.501.501.50