Judge Rules FTC Investigation Of Media Matters Violates First Amendment

Judge Rules FTC Investigation Of Media Matters Violates First Amendment

A federal judge has restricted the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation of Media Matters, the progressive watchdog group, finding that the agency was likely engaged in retaliatory conduct in violation of the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan wrote in a ruling on Friday, It should alarm all Americans when the Government retaliates against individuals or organizations for engaging in constitutionally protected public …