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Defamation: Trump’s ignorance about the law and the First Amendment
The creature just does not understanding anything. A solid read from Publisher’s Marketplace, with a little bit of bolding: A Different Fury: Trump Inspires Free Speech Defenders President Trump gave a big boost to nonprofits that safeguard freedom of the … Continue reading
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“Analysis: Does Obama Have Grounds to Sue Trump for Libel?”
Source: Analysis: Does Obama Have Grounds to Sue Trump for Libel? – NBC News Just in case you’d like to know the facts.
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Tagged libel law, libel lawsuits, Obama, Trump
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“Can Libel Laws Be Changed Under Trump?” Yes, says NYT
Scary. In a word, yes. But if established procedures to change laws hold, it would be extremely difficult, requiring Supreme Court action or a change in the Constitution. Source: Can Libel Laws Be Changed Under Trump? – The New York … Continue reading
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