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From Free Speech Center
SLAPP lawsuits
This is what #richguys like #trump and #adelson do to shut folks up"In the case of a SLAPP action, or strategic lawsuit against public participation, the actual purpose is to silence and even punish the defendant for speaking out on a matter of public interest through a costly and lengthy legal battle.
"Such a lawsuit also discourages others from speech that might prompt the plaintiff to go after them, too.
"A SLAPP suit represents both intimidation and an abuse of the legal process.
"Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to help defendants dispose of such claims relatively quickly. These are called anti-SLAPP laws based on the notion that people should not be burdened with meritless lawsuits for exercising their First Amendment rights."
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From Free Speech Center
SLAPP lawsuits
This is what #richguys like #trump and #adelson do to shut folks up"In the case of a SLAPP action, or strategic lawsuit against public participation, the actual purpose is to silence and even punish the defendant for speaking out on a matter of public interest through a costly and lengthy legal battle.
"Such a lawsuit also discourages others from speech that might prompt the plaintiff to go after them, too.
"A SLAPP suit represents both intimidation and an abuse of the legal process.
"Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to help defendants dispose of such claims relatively quickly. These are called anti-SLAPP laws based on the notion that people should not be burdened with meritless lawsuits for exercising their First Amendment rights."