Bill 118 hr 10310 aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code in order to create a process for dismissing and preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP). These types of lawsuits are often used to intimidate individuals or organizations from speaking out on matters of public concern.
The bill seeks to establish a clear procedure for courts to quickly dismiss SLAPP suits, thereby discouraging their use as a tactic to silence critics. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions to deter the filing of such lawsuits in the first place.
Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 10310 is to protect the right to free speech and public participation by preventing the misuse of the legal system to suppress dissenting voices.