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A "strategic lawsuit against public participation," or a suit meant to harass someone involved in a public controversy. As a result, many states have adopted anti-SLAPP statutes that help journalists and others get such cases dismissed early.
United States Mission Corporation v. KIRO TV, Inc.
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The Reporters Committee argues in its amicus brief that Washington's anti-SLAPP statute does not inhibit any First Amendment rights of U.S. Mission because its suit should be considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation, and therefore, without merit.