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18:19Now PlayingIs the First Amendment under attack? From journalists being detained and warned, to federal civil-rights laws being invoked in unsettling ways, to everyday Americans facing law-enforcement visits for political speech — the Resident Legal Diva Melba Pearson breaks down what’s happening, why it matters, and how intimidation is creeping from Washington straight to your front door. Know your rights, know the laws, and understand the moment we’re in — before the chilling effect becomes the norm.
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