New York Times v. Sullivan
Florida Bill Attempts to Make Accusations of “Transphobia” or “Racism” More Easily Liable For Defamation
Another attempt to control speech.
Supreme Court Upholds “Actual Malice” Requirement of Defamation Cases
Upholding New York Times v. Sullivan.
Justices Thomas and Gorsuch call for a revisiting of 1964 case that prevented public figures suing for defamation
Overturning the ruling could mean that public figures would have more recourse for lies told about them in media but would limit freedom of speech.
DC Circuit Judge Silberman calls for SCOTUS to allow lawmakers to sue biased news media who defame them
Silberman calls for The Supreme Court to overrule New York Times v. Sullivan, taking aim at The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Big Tech.
MembersThe truth about Justice Clarence Thomas’ threat to absolute free speech
?Thomas’ opinion derives from an “originalist” perspective on the constitution and the context requires deeper reading.