First Amendment Protections In Defamation Cases in Eighth Circuit

Browse 1 first amendment protections in defamation cases decided by Eighth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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First Amendment Protections In Defamation Opinions from Eighth Circuit (1)

Heather Swanson v. Michael Hilgers

Eighth Circuit: Public Figure Must Prove Actual Malice in Defamation

Eighth Circuit · 2025-08-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

Heather Swanson v. Michael Hilgers, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...

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Q: How many first amendment protections in defamation cases has Eighth Circuit decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 1 first amendment protections in defamation cases from Eighth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 1.

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