Article in Media Matters by Staff, 8/15/25
Headline: “Media Matters wins preliminary injunction against retaliatory FTC investigation”
Subhead: “Judge writes that the ‘case presents a straightforward First Amendment violation’ “
“. . .Angelo Carusone, Chairman and President of Media Matters, issued the following statement:
“ ‘The court’s ruling demonstrates the importance of fighting over folding, which far too many are doing when confronted with intimidation from the Trump administration. This case is not just about the campaign to punish and silence Media Matters, however. It is a critical test for whether the courts will allow any administration – from any political party – to bully media and non-profit organizations through illegal abuses of power. We will continue to stand up and fight for the First Amendment rights that protect every American.”. . .”
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Article in Raw Story by Matthew Chapman, 8/15/25
Headline: ” ‘It should alarm all Americans’: Judge blasts Trump’s FTC for retaliating against watchdog”
“A federal judge issued a scathing takedown on Friday of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission, shutting down their investigation of the liberal watchdog Media Matters for America. . .”
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