• dondelelcaro@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Truth is a complete defense to defamation in the US. The problem is SLAPP protections don’t go far enough when there is a large disparity in resources.

    It’s especially problematic when the consequences to victims go beyond lawsuits (reputational, mental, and physical well-being are all potential threats.)