Florida Lawmakers Seek to Make It Easier to Sue News Media
The measure limits the “actual malice” standard that for decades has protected journalists writing about powerful government officials.
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The measure limits the “actual malice” standard that for decades has protected journalists writing about powerful government officials.
“The bill’s sweeping provisions are not only unconstitutional, but extremely dangerous to the future of public debate,” a First Amendment advocate said.
Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them.
Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them.
Florida has long been known for sunshine -- not only the warm rays that brighten its beaches but also the light of public scrutiny afforded by some of the nation's strongest meetings and records laws.