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Kennedy Center President threatens $1 million lawsuit against Jazz Musician who canceled Christmas Eve Concert over ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ name change (variety.com)

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[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 18 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The fucking article doesn't mention if the lawsuit has any actual basis. And I'd really like to know that plus actual details like how much Redd might have to spend defending himself from this shit. And - of course - the article doesn't say a word about Trump using the courts as legal cudgel to create a chilling effect.

[–] FumpyAer@hexbear.net 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

This is pretty unheard of for someone to be sued by the government for refusing to do compelled speech. I'm sure some high powered lawyer will do it pro bono.

I'm not a lawyer but I'd think the simplest thing would be breach of contract if there was one.