Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative
First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.
Trump Team Applying Pressure to Media: Tell the War’s Story the Way We See It
All presidential administrations tangle with the press; it’s the natural byproduct of journalists’ watchdog roles in a democratic society.
BBC Asks US Court To Dismiss Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit
Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way a BBC documentary edited a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021.
Feds Move To Dismiss Charges Against Army Veteran Who Burned American Flag Near White House
The Supreme Court has ruled that flag burning is a legitimate political expression protected by the Constitution.
A Media-Rating Company Says a Trump Agency Is Threatening Its Livelihood
The FTC accuses the company of trying to suppress conservative speech. NewsGuard says it is being forced to kneel before vindictive power.
Montana Halts Permitting on All Weekend Rallies at Capitol, Thwarts Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Event
The policy requires a permit for any public event that uses “state resources, requires setup of any structures, materials, displays, or requires clean-up.”