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What is a SLAPP suit? Legal experts explain how these lawsuits suppress free speech

  • Written by Jennifer Safstrom, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University
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Strategic lawsuits against public participation, or SLAPP suits, are civil claims brought against people or organizations who voice opinions publicly. These lawsuits are intended to intimidate opponents and suppress advocacy...

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