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The Campaign To Silence Journalists & Undermine Free Speech

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Press Freedom Under Siege

This chapter examines the mounting challenges journalists face in the U.S., particularly due to political campaigns targeting press freedom and the misuse of libel laws. It highlights the detrimental impact of legal intimidation on independent journalism and discusses landmark cases that shape the protections for journalists against defamation.

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