Anti-SLAPP Legislation Introduced |
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Written by Melissa Agard Press |
Wednesday, 23 August 2023 10:56 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/justice-statue-s452.jpg MADISON – More than 30 other states have enacted anti-SLAPP legislation in order to prevent baseless and frivolous lawsuits with the intention of silencing or intimidating critics, activists, journalists and others. Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard introduced Anti-SLAPP legislation with Representative Jimmy Anderson (D-Fitchburg) in light of recent events in Wisconsin. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Anderson released the following statements: Senator Agard:
“SLAPP lawsuits are a weapon used by the powerful and well-connected in an attempt to intimidate or censor critics, activists, journalists and others with a stifling financial burden. It is shameful that my Republican colleague State Senator Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) has chosen to rely on this strategy in order to silence a local newspaper that reported his homophobic and inappropriate actions. “A strong, unfettered press is essential for a strong, healthy democracy and is crucial for maintaining a well-informed citizenry. Representative Anderson:
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