Enact PRESS Act to protect free press, democracy

From: A verified voter in Broken Arrow, OK

December 2

The Press Freedom Act, known as the PRESS Act, is crucial legislation aimed at safeguarding journalists and their ability to report without fear of prosecution or legal retaliation. This bill would allow the federal anti-SLAPP law to protect journalists from meritless lawsuits designed to censor or intimidate them. It establishes a robust legal deterrent against these strategic lawsuits against public participation, which have become a favored tool to silence reporting on matters of public concern. By preventing wealthy individuals and corporations from abusing the legal system to suppress accountability journalism, the PRESS Act upholds the First Amendment rights essential to a free press and informed public. Passing this Act strengthens democracy by protecting those who work to uncover truth and hold power to account. I urge swift enactment of the PRESS Act to secure the future of fearless, fact-based reporting in America.

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