A federal judge has ordered Missouri's attorney general to cease his investigation into Media Matters, affirming the nonprofit's right to report without intimidation.
US District Judge Amit Mehta emphasized that the actions taken by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey were retaliatory, aimed at deterring the speech of Media Matters.
The court noted that Bailey's demand for donor information and internal communications from Media Matters could chill free speech and deter future reporting.
In a striking similarity to a previous case involving Texas AG Ken Paxton, Media Matters successfully argued that the actions of Bailey posed a threat to journalistic freedom.
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