The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision, which protects news outlets from defamation suits unless the plaintiff proves “actual malice.”
The case arose when casino mogul Steve Wynn sued the Associated Press for publishing sexual misconduct claims, but Nevada’s court dismissed the suit. Conservatives have sought to overturn the Sullivan decision, but the Court has consistently rejected such challenges. This comes amid discussions about possible retirements of justices, including Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor, as the Supreme Court remains a focal point of political debate, particularly with the influence of Trump’s appointees. Despite pressure, no justices have indicated plans to step down, maintaining their conservative majority.
