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Arizona's fake electors score a win with laughable free speech claim

An Arizona judge ruled that the fake electors can argue their case under Arizona's anti-SLAPP law, which protects free speech, according to Judge Sam Myers.
The judge's decision allows the defendants to claim they are being persecuted for exercising their constitutional rights, as stated in the ruling.
Attorney General Kris Mayes disagrees with the ruling and plans to appeal, arguing that filing forged slates of electors is not lawful free speech.
The ruling is seen as a setback for those opposing the First Amendment right to contest election results, as noted in the opinion piece.

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Raw Story

So-called fake electors notch court win in bid to have charges tossed: report

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AZCentral

Arizona's fake electors score a win with laughable free speech claim

Arizona's fake electors move one step closer to being declared victims. It's almost funny. Almost.

12 days ago·Phoenix, United States

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The Center Square

Judge allows defendants in 'fake electors' case to move forward with anti-SLAPP motion

(The Center Square) - Defendants in the “fake electors” case won a victory in court Monday in Arizona.

12 days ago·United States

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Judge says he’ll consider Arizona fake electors’ free speech defense

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12 days ago·Washington, United States

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