Florida defamation bill: Advocates worry it could suppress speech
Viral misinformation on social media about the bill initially falsely claimed that it would be illegal to call someone homophobic or transphobic.
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Viral misinformation on social media about the bill initially falsely claimed that it would be illegal to call someone homophobic or transphobic.
A pair of bills in the Florida legislature make it easier to sue journalists and harder to get public records.
The measure, which would impose the first-ever public records exemption for the transportation records held by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, would be retroactive.
HB 991 is being sold as an attempt to rein in evil "legacy media." But it really strikes against the right of all Floridians to speak their minds.
Controversial proposal would make it easier for people to sue news organizations for defamation