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June 18, 1804
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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The Connecticut Legislature enacted a law titled 'An act to secure the Freedom of the Press,' allowing truth as evidence in libel prosecutions. Most democratic members supported it, despite opposition from one or two.
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One very important law was enacted at the last session of the Connecticut Legislature, entitled "An act to secure the Freedom of the Press."
This law authorises the truth to be given in evidence, in all prosecutions for libels, as a justification. Only one or two of the democratic members opposed the passing of this law. The great body of them appeared, and some of them declared themselves to be, in favor of it, and it is supposed that most of them voted for it. This is mentioned to their credit, as it shews plainly their abhorrence of the falsehoods that have been told so often, and with such effect, by their party in the United States : for this Bill is copied verbatim from the law, commonly called the Sedition Law of Congress.
Connecticut Courant.
This law authorises the truth to be given in evidence, in all prosecutions for libels, as a justification. Only one or two of the democratic members opposed the passing of this law. The great body of them appeared, and some of them declared themselves to be, in favor of it, and it is supposed that most of them voted for it. This is mentioned to their credit, as it shews plainly their abhorrence of the falsehoods that have been told so often, and with such effect, by their party in the United States : for this Bill is copied verbatim from the law, commonly called the Sedition Law of Congress.
Connecticut Courant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Connecticut Legislature
Freedom Of Press
Libel Law
Sedition Law
Democratic Members
Where did it happen?
Connecticut
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Connecticut
Event Date
Last Session Of The Connecticut Legislature
Outcome
law passed with support from most democratic members; one or two opposed.
Event Details
Law entitled 'An act to secure the Freedom of the Press' authorizes truth as justification in libel prosecutions. Copied from the federal Sedition Law. Democratic members largely favored it, showing abhorrence of party falsehoods.