A chilling effect involves a regulation that reduces the likelihood that an individual will exercise a constitutional right.

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A chilling effect refers to the situation where individuals or groups are deterred from exercising their legal rights (such as free speech) due to the fear of legal sanctions or repercussions, thus a regulation or action that reduces the likelihood of exercising a constitutional right can indeed create a chilling effect.

A Chilling Effect Involves a Regulation That Reduces the Likelihood