Social Media Users Could Be Sued for Defamation Under Florida’s Anti-Press Bill
A bill proposed in the Florida Republican-controlled state legislature that aims to make it easier for public figures, including lawmakers, to sue news media for coverage they dislike would also have severe repercussions for anyone (not just those in the news industry) who use social media to point out someone else’s bigoted behavior. In addition to granting greater leeways for defamation lawsuits...