New Hampshire plans to pursue enforcement aggressively to send a message that election interference will not be tolerated. “The consequences for your actions will be severe,” said Attorney General John Formella.

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      Same way they handle it when you lie to an insurance agent or lie on the stand as a witness. 1A doesn’t mean you can say whatever you want whenever you want. We already restrict certain types of speech with little issue.

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      How so? There’s a right to freedom of expression, but is there a right to impersonate a president with intent to deceive people and impact election results?