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Supreme Court Overturns Censure of Rep. Libby’s Post

5/20/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decisive 7-2 ruling, mandating the revocation of Maine Rep. Laurel Libby's censure for a social media post that named a transgender athlete. Supported by the DOJ, Libby argues her rights were infringed upon, standing firm in her refusal to apologize, insisting her post was not meant to expose the athlete.

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The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decisive 7-2 ruling, mandating the revocation of Maine Rep. Laurel Libby's censure for a social media post that named a transgender athlete. Supported by the DOJ, Libby argues her rights were infringed upon, standing firm in her refusal to apologize, insisting her post was not meant to expose the athlete.