Anti-SLAPP laws can identify whether there are any merits to a lawsuit.

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Anti-SLAPP laws allow a defendant to file a special motion to dismiss a lawsuit that infringes on their First Amendment rights to free speech or petitioning the government. In order for this motion to be granted, the court must determine if the plaintiff's case has any merit. This helps to prevent frivolous lawsuits designed to censor, intimidate, or silence individuals expressing their opinions or participating in the democratic process.

Anti-SLAPP Laws Can Identify Whether There Are Any Merits to a Lawsuit