Republican Campaign Targets Groups That Study Spread of Disinformation

Republican lawmakers and activists are launching legal actions against organizations researching disinformation ahead of the 2024 election.
The campaign accuses these groups of working with the government to limit conservative speech online.
The campaign has flooded its targets with requests for information and subpoenas, hindering their ability to research and fundraise.
<s>Experts warn the campaign undermines the fight against disinformation, especially with another presidential election approaching.
Targets include universities like Stanford and Clemson, think tanks like the Atlantic Council and German Marshall Fund, and companies like Wikimedia and Graphika.