Opinion | Justice Clarence Thomas' attack on libel law should worry free speech advocates

Opinion | Steve Vladeck: President Trump's attacks on the First Amendment and the press gain an ally in Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas - NBCNewsTHINK

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