Wyoming remains one of 10 states without a law to prevent lawsuits intended to silence free speech

Wyoming remains one of 10 states without a law to prevent lawsuits intended to silence free speech

Legislation seeking to curb lawsuits intended to deter public critique and scrutiny died for the second year in a row, with lawmakers citing concerns that the bill was drafted by an out-of-state attorney and “imbalanced.” House Bill 103, “Wyoming First Amendment Protection Act,” would act as a quick dismissal function for frivolous or meritless legal actions, which are often used to silence those whose speech offends powerful interests. Wyoming …