Arizona Bill Eases Defamation Suits for Politicians
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Arizona lawmakers push bill to make it easier for politicians to sue social media critics for defamation, lowering legal bar for public figures and scrapping actual malice standard. First Amendment experts oppose, warning of free speech violations and potential chilling effect on online expression. Bill passes Senate and House committee along party lines, heading to full House next, with legal challenges expected if signed by Governor Katie Hobbs.
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