Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

We the People: July 24, 2023

“Constitution does not shield presidents from defamation suits”

The Justice Department’s announcement this week that the Constitution does not shield presidents from civil lawsuits stemming from a president’s defamatory remarks represents two important victories – one for constitutionally-limited government and the other for individuals who could be destroyed by the words of the nation’s chief exe...