Defamation

"[T]his is another instance of Trump using the law as a sword and shield," writes RCFP's Gabe Rottman.

The proposals are receiving strong pushback from conservative politicians and media outlets.

Gabe Rottman tells the human story behind the landmark Supreme Court decision that strengthened protections for the news media.

If passed, the bills would significantly harm journalism in Florida.

At the end of the day, the populist argument for revisiting Sullivan is simply unintuitive.

Bills introduced in the Florida House and Senate would harm public interest journalism.

The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.

"The absence of anti-SLAPP laws would be really damaging to an independent press."

"It is an outrageous affront to the First Amendment."

RCFP has recently urged courts to reject plaintiffs’ arguments that hyperlinks extend the deadline to bring defamation claims.