"Libel law in the United States generally makes it difficult for public figures to sue reporters or other people who criticize them. To win such a case, the plaintiff must demonstrate that factually incorrect statements were made with actual malice or a reckless disregard for the truth.
"Trump said he would like to lower that standard. Were going to have people sue you like you never got sued before, he said."
Discussed further here:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/trump-threatens-to-weaken-first-amendment-protections-for-reporters/
[Libel law in the United States generally makes it difficult for public figures to sue reporters or other people who criticize them.]
It already happened in Illinois. Will Free Republic will be affected with rulings like this?