A number of states have enacted anti-SLAPP laws.These laws are primarily intended to:
A)abolish libel suits by public officials.
B)abolish libel suits against public officials.
C)protect those who speak out about public issues from harassment lawsuits.
D)protect ordinary citizens who are libeled by making it easier for them to sue.
E)protect public officials who are libeled by making it easier for them to sue.

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Anti-SLAPP laws are designed to protect individuals from SLAPP lawsuits (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) that are intended to silence or intimidate critics who speak out on public issues. These laws enable individuals to quickly dismiss such lawsuits and provide them with protection against further harassment.

A Number of States Have Enacted Anti-SLAPP Laws