Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Murray Gurfein Biography and Timeline

Follow Murray Gurfein through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

Murray Gurfein, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1971–1971Years on this page

1971

New York Times Temporary Restraining Order

United States District Judge · New York · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Gurfein issues a temporary restraining order stopping further New York Times publication while the Pentagon Papers case is heard.

Role range: 1960-1975

Pentagon Papers District Court Review

United States District Judge · New York · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Gurfein presides over the federal court dispute between the government and the New York Times over prior restraint.

Role range: 1960-1975

Records, sources and methodology

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