17 Nonprofits Challenge FTC's Retaliatory Investigation of Media Matters

Coalition led by The Intercept's Press Freedom Defense Fund filed amicus brief to stop FTC's allegedly retaliatory investigation of Media Matters, citing pattern of government intimidation tactics.

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Monday, February 23, 2026Libertas Research1 sources

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[1]theintercept.comtheintercept.com — Accessed Feb 23, 2026https://theintercept.com/2026/02/23/press-freedom-defense-fund-ftc-media-matters-amicus-brief/

17 Nonprofits Challenge FTC's Retaliatory Investigation of Media Matters

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