On the recordJune 6, 2025
government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors.
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msnbc.comgovernment officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors.
Justice Sotomayor emphasized the protection of private parties' views from government coercion.
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