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Justice Thomas uses his dissent in Counterman to reiterate his hatred of New York Times v. Sullivan [View all]
The First Amendment RetweetedIt's good to see the Supreme Court reaffirm protections against politicians and celebrities weaponizing defamation law to silence critics.
People like Thomas and Ron DeSantis are increasingly isolated in their efforts to upend these fundamental First Amendment protections.
People like Thomas and Ron DeSantis are increasingly isolated in their efforts to upend these fundamental First Amendment protections.
Justice Thomas uses his dissent in Counterman to reiterate his hatred of New York Times v. Sullivan, calling it a "flawed, policy-driven" decision "masquerading as constitutional law." No one joins him. https://supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-138_43j7.pdf
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