Freedom of the press press has some protection from libel charges libel must be accompanied by actual malice the press is now protected from gag orders during trials, except in unusual circumstances radio and t v have much more limited 1st amendment protections they are subject to the equal time ruleFreedom of the Press • press has some protection from libel charges • libel must be accompanied by actual malice • the press is now protected from gag orders during trials, except in unusual circumstances • radio and t.v. have much more limited 1st amendment protections • they are subject to the equal time rule