Anti-SLAPP

Shutting down someone’s free speech with a meritless, costly lawsuit sounds downright un-American. But in South Carolina, it’s a genuine risk because of the ...

On March 16, South Dakota became the 40th state to provide its citizens with statutory protections against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)

This blog post will provide updates on the states that have enacted new or improved existing anti-SLAPP laws since the September 2025 publication of ...

Michigan has officially joined the ranks of states providing robust protections against frivolous, speech-chilling litigation.

In a landmark victory for free speech rights in Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 80 into law on September 15, enacting the ...

New analysis shows significant gains but cautions that many states have deficient laws—or have no law at all

Illinois has attempted to improve its anti-SLAPP protections with the passage of Senate Bill 1181.

This landmark legislation makes Iowa the 38th state to enact anti-SLAPP safeguards, meaning that 75% of states now have enhanced First Amendment protections.

Montana took a historic step forward in protecting public expression as Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 292, the “Uniform Public Expression Protection Act” ...

This piece originally appeared in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 17, 2025. Missourians should feel free to speak their minds on matters of public ...