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Actual Malice Standard

The standard that governs public-figure defamation claims, which requires proof that the defendant knew the statement was false or recklessly disregarded the truth.

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Jan 31, 2026

What legal arguments has the Supreme Court considered in petitions seeking review of defamation verdicts against sitting presidents?

has been asked to weigh a narrow set of procedural and constitutional arguments in petitions arising from against sitting presidents: whether presidents enjoy immunity or special protections from stat...

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