Arresting Criticism: When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail
Criminal defamation laws are relics of a bygone age.
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When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail
Defamation laws are relics of a bygone age.
Source: aclu.org
ACLU asks US Supreme Court to review N.H.'s criminal defamation statute
The law's critics allege it is a tool for those in positions of power, including members of law enforcement, to silence those who speak out against them. The statute is also unevenly applied, the ACLU contends.
Source: wbur.org
NH man arrested for 'dirty cop' post takes defamation case to SCOTUS
The ACLU argues laws are disproportionately used against people, such as Bob Frese, who criticize public officials or government employees.
Source: seacoastonline.com
ACLU asks US Supreme Court to review NH's criminal defamation statute
A local gadfly from Exeter was arrested and accused of slandering police. The criminal case was dropped; now the ACLU wants the entire law scrapped.
Source: wshu.org