BREAKING: AZGOP Confirms Jeff Dewit Was Funding Intra-Party Lawsuits & Division

by Brian Ference | News

On April 26, 2024 at an AZGOP ExComm Board Meeting, new AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda confirmed that former disgraced, resigned AZGOP Chair, and criminal Jeff Dewit did INDEED fully fund the fake Candace Czarny lawsuit against the Maricopa GOP, all the while lying that he wasn’t involved and was “independent” and allowing the party and courts to resolve it. Dewit sent a lying letter to the judge begging for it to be heard (otherwise it would have been dismissed) all the while not disclosing that he was FUNDING the lawsuit. This is a fraudulent use of donations and funds and reveals that it was really Jeff Dewit who was the Democrat Infiltrator, agitator and disruptor who was stoking and funding infighting, division, and #lawfare against his own party all while lying through his teeth like the worthless dog he was. In addition to committing multiple felony bribes, Dewit should be arrested and thrown in prison!

Excerpt from former post:

In a shocking and factually incorrect letter to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Moskowitz, AZGOP Chair Jeff DeWit sets a never-before-seen precedent that any precinct committeeman disagreement should be litigated in court. He states he is “writing this letter in support..” of “Candace Czarny.” (an authoritarian who has frequently violated bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order, and the 1st and 2nd Amendment to the Constitution and recently convened Nazi-like Tribunals against dissent) and states “We need the help of the court to intervene.” What a precedent to set. Now any disagreement between PCs can go straight to litigation in the courts. DeWit’s letter mentions “a small group of agitators with a complete lack of decorum”. Well on May 24, 2023, 119 of this small group of agitators met for their LD meeting while the Candace Cabal of half the amount reportedly 60 people met. Nothing shows a greater lack of decorum then sending bold-faced lies to a judge. His misleading letter (which was anonymously obtained and shared) and a factual response correcting the false information from a member of the new LD3 Board is below:

Snake Oil Propaganda Fraud Scott McMahan of Bigger Truth Has Dark Cult-Filled & Dishonest Past

by Brian Ference | News

Who Is Paying Him? Does McMahan have devotion to a group we don’t know about?

Scott McMahon is a former shady realtor, cult guru leader, and cringe bible podcaster living in Michigan who has recently embraced every RINO and Establishment shill in Arizona, Michigan and other states where grassroots conservatives are fighting corruption in state party GOP politics. McMahan admits to not only voting for Democrat Obama, but also said “I made phone calls for him” and “I campaigned for Obama and cried when he was elected”. McMahan has been grifting for donations through a GiveSendGo campaign, selling merchandise, and paid subscribers to his ‘Substack’ under the ironic name of ‘Bigger Truth’ as he pushes propaganda and wild untruths about everyday citizens who are fed up with corruption. One of his main narratives is that the grassroots of the GOP has been infiltrated by “communists.” And yet the people he lies about are well known in their communities, while he himself seems to have materialized out of thin air. In reality, his show runs only straight lies and propaganda. He blocks anyone on X that disagrees, having already blocked dozens of conservatives offering up factual truth or corrections to his lies. He also continually deletes any comments from youtube and other channels that expose his fictional narratives. One thing has become abundantly clear as his podcast guest list in various states shows: anyone who goes on his show is either an unwitting pawn of the uni-party or an out and out corrupt actor/operator. There are simply not honest people talking to him and given his sorry lack of viewership he is obviously being paid by someone in the effort to destroy grassroots constitutional conservatism. Perhaps the most disturbing is McMahan’s history of misleading large numbers of people again and again.

For Someone Who Constantly Accuses Others of Being in Cults, McMahan Admits HE Was Involved At Least 2 Separate Sex/Terrorist Cults and Led One as a Guru

In several video episodes, McMahan directly admits his involvement in multiple cults including leading one. Searches reveal multiple failed LLCs in several states tied to McMahan including Living Earth Village which according to a 2011 social media post by McMahan is “a permaculture subdivision concept, where each family creates a space of love for themselves on their own parcel…We will build our own school, community center, resort and spa, retail stores, amphitheater, and more. Our goal is to connect deeply with Nature and practice permaculture on our own land to live prosperous, healthy, and happy lives with our families and neighbors.”

McMahan founded the Living Earth Village cult in Arizona several years ago and according to screenshots found at the bottom of this post, McMahan tried unsuccessfully to raise $400 Million. Along with his art major from Arizona State University (he did not graduate) McMahan lists his primary skills on LinkedIN (profile now deleted) as “magic” and “permaculture”. He admits on video that he was “involved in a cult”

LIVE – Good Friday Special: Scott’s Rescue in Christ https://t.co/d1nKmvPB0V

— Scott McMahan (@BiggerTruth) March 29, 2024

McMahan admits he was indoctrinated by false ideas in college. He also spoke frequently about Rajneesh, an Indian occult guru. “I was in Osho” Rajneesh, also known as Acharya Rajneesh, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and later as Osho, was an Indian godman, philosopher, mystic, and founder of the Rajneesh movement. It was recognized as a sex cult. It is worthwhile to point out that Osho engaged in a major election interference campaign. “In the fall of 1984, hundreds of people in The Dalles, Oregon fell ill with salmonella. Members of a cult had sprinkled the bacteria on salad bars in 10 fast-casual restaurants across Wasco County. First came the stomachaches and chills. Then, vomiting spells and diarrhea. Finally, for 45 of them, hospitalization. Though no one died, 751 people fell victim to what remains today the largest bioterror attack in American history, more severe than the anthrax attacks of the early aughts. A CDC probe initially blamed the outbreak on improperly-trained food handlers, but a more exhaustive investigation soon revealed it was the work of the followers of cult leader Baghwan Shree Rajneesh (who called himself Osho). His charisma was so all-encompassing that he managed to amass tens of thousands followers across the world who swore by his freewheeling attitudes towards sex. Many of these acolytes were concentrated in the Oregon city of Antelope, renamed Rajneeshpuram after his followers had migrated there.”

The group had hoped the contamination of ten salad bars would incapacitate so many voters in the Dalles city that their own two candidates would win the Wasco County elections. McMahan joined the cult AFTER this attack, with full knowledge of what they had done.

Troubled Financial Past Creates Opening for RINO Donors to Pay Him For Targeted Propaganda Campaign:

McMahon formerly produced the “Energy Transmission Podcast” and charged $200 for a 1 hour private session, $600 monthly, $1500 quarterly, and $5700 annually for his “services”.

“It didn’t take long for my income to completely dry up”. McMahan admits to several failed ventures including as cult leader and fortune teller. The McMahan Real Estate Team was active from Oct 2015 to March 2021 according to LinkedIN. By his own admission, McMahan was forced to sell his vehicle in 2023 and was “unemployed”. In January 2024, McMahan declared himself a “journalist” and began creating fictional narratives about conservative grassroots political activists. The meat of any of McMahan’s interviews or theories is lies, half-truths, hearsay, and conjecture and avoids any actual evidence like the plague. They frequently include enemies lists and name people to demonize. Where is his funding coming from? In the past, McMahan claimed he was employed by the Lapeer Tribune, however, there is no publishing history there. A search on their site shows zero results.

The following X post from known violent, racist, narcissist grifter RINO Dan Farley clearly shows his connection to McMahan and likely that he was the one who brought him into the Arizona politics.

Farley was recently censured in Maricopa County for trying to destroy the Republican Party and resigned in shame as the Legislative District 4 Chair.

The two are also connected by the “Tea Party”. Dan Farley falsely claims to be a Tea Party President in several states. Below McMahan mentions presenting at a Tea Party Meeting.

Is this another attempt by Farley to create division through lies and trying to destroy the Republican Party? If not Farley, who is paying for McMahan to conduct and produce daily podcast interviews and conduct “hours of research” while not working any type of paid job after a troubled financial past and while going through a divorce?

The answer is simple: the unseen hand of the deep state is funding him. To the real puppeteers, money is no object. When they need more, they print more. Though McMahan is extremely rotten low hanging fruit, if we were to uncover where the money comes from, it would tell a great deal.

McMahan is clearly evidencing loyalties to a group he is not disclosing. The deep state occult loves a devotee, especially one like McMahan who takes perverse pleasure in slandering honest people.

McMahan has publicly supported Ron Desantis over Donald Trump:

McMahan is the Fake Christian He Portrays Others to Be:

According to first-hand witnesses in Michigan, McMahan “advocates for electronic voting, a softened stance on abortion, and claims to be a Christian but in many of his videos slanders Christians and those praying as ‘anarchists’, ‘communists’, ‘cult members’, and ‘extremists’.”

At 11 minutes into the above video, Scott states “there is no Truth in the church and Christianity” and that he “grew up in Sedona Arizona and got involved in new age early” he claims “Dream City church is the center of the disruptors.”

In a “Christian testimony” video on Good Friday, McMahan admits his wife is divorcing him because he “just wanted her affection so much” and “idolized her”. This is a huge narcissistic red flag that points to a delusional megalomaniac complex. McMahan’s wife is certainly not divorcing him for these reasons.

McMahan admits to ordering a “spirit machine” which he knowingly used to deceive others and make money. McMahan claims he has it stored in a closet currently and no longer uses it.

In his Good Friday video, McMahan admits “My mind was tied up in all these knots”. He speaks extensively about Islam and says:

Disturbing Connections to Those Trying to Mislead Hundreds, Cause Division and Confusion, and Destroy the Republican Party

Video of Candace Czarny Running a Meeting

Higley Unified School District Seeks $83 Million Bond as Another Teacher Rudy Trujillo Suspended for 2 Years Over Sexually Grooming Multiple Students – School Assigns Sexually Explicit Assignments

by Brian Ference | News

Higley Unified School District is seeking another 15% override and an $83.1-million bond on the November ballot. This includes over $29 Million for Williams Field High School– the EXACT school where on in June 2023 Teacher Rudy Trujillo was suspended for 2 years over sexually grooming multiple students. Trujillo messaged one student “I’m sure you can out smoke me” speaking of marijuana use and “I’ve seen so many crochet tops with nipples pointed through” to a female student. Upon being interviewed, one student “believed she was being groomed.” Trujillo admitted to “sending many more messages to former and current students.” See excerpts below of the investigation.

This comes after an earlier HUSD Coverup by now resigned Principal of Power Ranch Chris Reuter 

Reuter was accused of covering up for his friend Teacher Aaron Dunton who had an inappropriate relationship with a 14 year old student and sent disgusting sexual text messages captured in a Police Report and Higley USD School Teacher Kaitlyn Atienza Allegedly Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Student.

HUSD Assigns Sexually Explicit Reading Assignments Including Teen Drug Use, Teen Sex, Abortion, Teen Sex and Homosexual Sex

“Higley sweeps a lot of stuff under the rug. Including writing up teachers at the elementary school that complained about Dunton.”  said another anonymous commentator close to the story.

The Highly Board Members Made Some Ironic Remarks, Given this Breaking News of Sexual Misconduct:

“I would ask you to look at Queen Creek, Chandler, Gilbert and other Arizona schools who have developed more lax dress codes. We want teachers to be teaching and not having to waste time measuring a girl’s shirt or making a girl feel uncomfortable.” – Tiffany Shultz, Governing Board President

So Tiffany’s concern is about making a girl feel uncomfortable about clothes but not a Teacher sexually assaulting her?

“I believe Higley is doing that, we have remarkable academic programs, high student achievement, athletic programs, and extracurricular activities that continue to make Higley a wonderful place to receive an education.” – Amanda Wade, Governing Board Member

Not so wonderful after all. Is grooming and predation by teachers the kind of extracurricular activites you meant Amanda?

A FULL Investigation is needed immediately along with an immediate and transparent email and statement from the Higley USD Board and Superintendent to ALL Parents of the district calling for other victims to come forward and providing support. The HUSD Board members should be investigated and removed for any involvement in multiple coverups. Vote NO on any bonds until they are all removed and the Grooming stops!

Wendy Rogers Has 2 VIP Paid Ticket Holder Precinct Committeemen Removed from Flynn Event Over Criticism

by Brian Ference | News

I have written before about Wendy Rogers illegally violating the First Amendment Rights of voters, violating the recent US Supreme Court ruling, and violating the Arizona Constitution regarding Freedom of Speech and how Wendy Rogers has failed to take any meaningful action aside from fundraising.

Senator Rogers has now crossed another line and is actively violating Freedom of Speech and the Right of Citizens to Petition their Government for Redress in real life. On Tuesday, April 17th, 2024, Senator Rogers had two LD25 Precinct Committeemen Aaron Kotzbauer and Jessy Graham, removed from a General Flynn movie premier held at Arizona Christian University in Glendale Arizona. In an exclusive Interview Kotzbauer confirmed that he paid $400 for a VIP ticket and took the above photo with General Flynn.

Kotzbauer posted the following publicly on social media:

“We support General Flynn, until Wendy Rogers had us kicked out. Rumor has it….. I assaulted her….. VERBALLY. Thin skinned much? An Arizona State Senator, Retired Colonel, unable or unwilling to take criticism.”

According to Kotzbauer he went back to the lobby to buy one of Flynn’s books when he saw Senator Rogers and told her in a calm voice “There’s no money here, Wendy, you can leave, we don’t need grifters here” Rogers Husband, (yes, Mr. Rogers), immediately took offense and demanded “What did you say!?”
Kotzbauer calmly repeated the statement and turned and walked away.

Shortly after 7 presumably armed security guards from the Flynn organization attempted to escort him out. When Kotzbauer asked why, they replied that “he had verbally assaulted Senator Rogers”. Which was a lie. Kotzbauer refused to leave showing them his ticket. The security told Kotzbauer he had been trespassed and demanded he leave. Kotzbauer then “asked to see the trespass and requested the police be called.”

Flynn’s security then contacted Campus Security and three more guards arrived. One of them physically placed his hand on Kotzbauer’s arm, committing an actual physical assault. After demanding a $400 refund, Kotzbauer was expelled along with Jessy Graham since they had arrived together, though she was not involved in any way.

Kotzbauer has vowed to “Continue to expose Wendy Rogers”

Listen to a Segment of the Interview Here

The Irony here is the movie is called Flynn Movie: Deliver the Truth. Whatever the Cost. I suppose Flynn means unless it is inconvenient for his friend Wendy Rogers. Then the Truth should not be delivered but rather suppressed.

State Delegate Election: Candace Czarny was NEVER the Chair of LD3

by Brian Ference | News

Candace Czarny was NEVER the Chair of LD3. Last night, 223 credentialed LD3 Precinct Committeemen elected 92 State Delegates. PCs from Czarny’s private club attended Bob Gomez’s real LD3 meeting and voted. Czarny was the #146th highest vote getter receiving only 52 votes.

There was no other caucus, there is no other list.

Czarny and other criminal RINOs like Jeff Dewit, Dan Farley, and Merissa Hamilton misled with propaganda, lies, and fear for over a year and suffered permanent, undeniable, and total defeat. The one and only LD3 Chaired by Bob Gomez achieved permanent, undeniable and total victory. MAGA America First wins again against the lies and deceit of Liberals Identifying As Republicans (LIARS)

AZGOP Begins Unblocking After Named in $10 Million Class Action Social Media Lawsuit

by Brian Ference | News

After my recent post on Republicans blocking voters on social media in violation of the First Amendment and the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling, AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda has relented and the AZGOP has begun unblocking elected State Committeemen and Precinct Committeemen. This proves the effectiveness of our strategy. Because of their action, they will no longer be named in the $10 Million Class Action Lawsuit. Will they use their influence to instruct the many other elected Republicans illegally violating the Constitution to do the same? Is a government official or elected politician blocking you? Please report it and we will demand they unblock you on your behalf:

Report Blocking

DONATE HERE: givesendgo.com/azfirstamendment

List of Republicans Still Violating the First Amendment and US Supreme Court Ruling Who are Liable and Named in the $10 Million Class Action Lawsuit:

Stephen Richer

Wendy Rogers

Dozens of Arizona Republican voters who voted for Wendy have come forward, complaining that she has violated their First Amendment Rights by unconstitutionally blocking them on X, which has been upheld by 3 Federal Courts. In January 2019, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a lower court ruling in Davison v. Loudoun Cty. Bd. of Supervisors that blocking people on social media is viewpoint discrimination in its most natural form. The Court ruled that government officials are “strictly limited” in their ability to regulate private speech in public forums—even in forums they create on social media. Similarly, Leuthy et al. v. LePage (2018), a court ruled that blocking people who disagreed with Governor LePage of Maine, constituted not only viewpoint discrimination, but government censorship as well. Perhaps most importantly, as it involved the nation’s highest office, in July 2019 the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision by ruling unanimously that President Trump’s practice of blocking critics on social media violates the First Amendment. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled “when state actors enter the virtual world and invoke their government status to create a forum” for expression, “the First Amendment enters with them.”

One voter Renata had this to say: “Sen. Rogers represents AZ and she just blocked me and Brian @BrianFerence1 we are her AZ constituents. We voted for her. Why she blocked us? Just for asking legitimate questions about AZ fair and transparent elections status? Or for how she made over 3 millions and then bought a house for $750,000? She was running her campaign on behalf of the AZ People who voted for her because she promised to clean up election fraud in AZ. But instead she got herself a huge house with the hangar in Chandler AZ. Previously she lived in Tempe AZ, but she was saying that she is from Flagstaff AZ. This is UNACCEPTABLE! Arizona Patriots, it is a time to hold ACCOUNTABLE all of these people, including Wendy Rogers.”

She was all talk and then failed us.

— 🎗️💛Dawn (@DawnWM1977) November 19, 2023

You’re not her constituent, you’re her BOSS. I wonder if she decided to breach her contract with the People, before or after she agreed to it. pic.twitter.com/tQMcVvpQZ0

— Jake_M (@Ephesians_6_11) November 20, 2023

She def had a grifter feeling about her….always begging for money, yet never getting anything done!

— Wag the Dog (@LOZ_0110) November 20, 2023

She doesn’t care what her constituents think I guess.

— Barbara Freitchie (@BarbFreitchie) November 20, 2023

Joseph Chaplik

Chaplik’s violations were well documented and despite being sent a Cease and Desist on April 19, 2023, he has continued to violate the first Amendment rights of his constituents.

Warren Petersen

Justin Heap

Justine Wadsack

Anthony Kern

Matt Gress

SCOTUS Ruling: Funding for $10 Million Class Action Lawsuit Against Arizona Officials Social Media Blocking Violating First Amendment – AZGOP Republican Democrat Officials – Cease and Desist and Donations Sought for Class Action Lawsuit

by Brian Ference | News

Update: After my recent post on Republicans blocking voters on social media in violation of the First Amendment and the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling, AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda has relented and the AZGOP has begun unblocking elected State Committeemen and Precinct Committeemen. This proves the effectiveness of our strategy. Because of their action, they will no longer be named in the $10 Million Class Action Lawsuit. Will they use their influence to instruct the many other elected Republicans illegally violating the Constitution to do the same? Is a government official or elected politician blocking you? Please report it and we will demand they unblock you on your behalf.

Supreme Court March 15, 2024 Ruling: Social Media Blocking By Elected Officials Exercising their State Authority in Speaking Violates the First Amendment Rights of Constituents – In Violation are AZGOP, Republican, and Democrat Officials – Cease and Desist and Donations Sought in Funding for $10 Million Class Action Lawsuit

The Supreme Court ruled on March 15, 2024, that “such speech by government officials can be attributed to the state, and thus subject to First Amendment scrutiny, only if the person involved has the authority to speak on the state’s behalf and if the official purported to be exercising that authority on the social media platform. The standard set by the court Friday applies to all government officials.” The ruling upholds O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier in which the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the parents, the Garniers who sued the School Board Trustees under 42 U. S. C. §1983, seeking damages and declaratory and injunctive relief for the violation of their First Amendment rights, concluding that the social media pages were a public forum protected by the First Amendment, which meant the government could restrict the speech of voters based on their views. – USA Today

Justice Amy Coney Barrett: “Social accounts viewed as official communication channels allow for lawsuits when they’re used to speak on the state’s behalf.” and “Supreme Court rules public can sue officials who block, mute them on social media” – Post Millennial.

There are clear violations of dozens of Elected State Officials in Arizona; some of which but not all are listed as Defendants below. This is a Cease and Desist and Public Notice of Intent to file a Class Action Lawsuit seeking $10 Million in damages and declaratory and injunctive relief. The goal is to once and for all send a clear message that First Amendment violations of elected officials blocking constituents on social media will not be tolerated. Elected Officials can avoid litigation by IMMEDIATELY unblocking @BrianFerence1 and ANY Constituent that requests it through their office, email, phone, letter, or social media communication.

A Give Send Go Campaign has been launched. Please donate to support the legal expenses needed. We are currently seeking additional lawyers to join the team. When restitution is obtained from the Defendants, all donations will be repaid. Please also immediately contact Elon Musk, Twitter/X, the ACLU, and other Social Media Companies requesting they provide additional funding and lawyers to join the legal team of this Class Action Lawsuit. Please also request that these social media companies immediately implement a policy change banning all elected officials from blocking features.

(Please Contact Me to add a list of Democrat or other Republican elected officials blocking their Constituents on Social Media)

DONATE HERE: givesendgo.com/azfirstamendment

Defendants Blocking One or More Constituents:

Stephen Richer

Wendy Rogers

Dozens of Arizona Republican voters who voted for Wendy have come forward, complaining that she has violated their First Amendment Rights by unconstitutionally blocking them on X, which has been upheld by 3 Federal Courts. In January 2019, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a lower court ruling in Davison v. Loudoun Cty. Bd. of Supervisors that blocking people on social media is viewpoint discrimination in its most natural form. The Court ruled that government officials are “strictly limited” in their ability to regulate private speech in public forums—even in forums they create on social media. Similarly, Leuthy et al. v. LePage (2018), a court ruled that blocking people who disagreed with Governor LePage of Maine, constituted not only viewpoint discrimination, but government censorship as well. Perhaps most importantly, as it involved the nation’s highest office, in July 2019 the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision by ruling unanimously that President Trump’s practice of blocking critics on social media violates the First Amendment. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled “when state actors enter the virtual world and invoke their government status to create a forum” for expression, “the First Amendment enters with them.”

One voter Renata had this to say: “Sen. Rogers represents AZ and she just blocked me and Brian @BrianFerence1 we are her AZ constituents. We voted for her. Why she blocked us? Just for asking legitimate questions about AZ fair and transparent elections status? Or for how she made over 3 millions and then bought a house for $750,000? She was running her campaign on behalf of the AZ People who voted for her because she promised to clean up election fraud in AZ. But instead she got herself a huge house with the hangar in Chandler AZ. Previously she lived in Tempe AZ, but she was saying that she is from Flagstaff AZ. This is UNACCEPTABLE! Arizona Patriots, it is a time to hold ACCOUNTABLE all of these people, including Wendy Rogers.”

She was all talk and then failed us.

— 🎗️💛Dawn (@DawnWM1977) November 19, 2023

You’re not her constituent, you’re her BOSS. I wonder if she decided to breach her contract with the People, before or after she agreed to it. pic.twitter.com/tQMcVvpQZ0

— Jake_M (@Ephesians_6_11) November 20, 2023

She def had a grifter feeling about her….always begging for money, yet never getting anything done!

— Wag the Dog (@LOZ_0110) November 20, 2023

She doesn’t care what her constituents think I guess.

— Barbara Freitchie (@BarbFreitchie) November 20, 2023

Joseph Chaplik

Chaplik’s violations were well documented and despite being sent a Cease and Desist on April 19, 2023, he has continued to violate the first Amendment rights of his constituents.

Kerry Baker – PVUSD Board Member

Warren Petersen

Justin Heap

Justine Wadsack

Anthony Kern

Gina Swoboda, Jeff Dewit and AZGOP – AZGOP Chair Swoboda recently was/is a paid employee/consultant by the Arizona Legislature. The AZGOP is violating the Republican Party Platform, and has no authority whatsoever to block elected State Committeemen and Precinct Committeemen. The AZGOP sets a bad example and exhibits considerable influence over elected officials within the State of Arizona. Plaintiffs have reason to believe that much of the blocking by Elected Officials was initiated by the former AZGOP Chairman Jeff Dewit (who recently resigned over felony bribery accusations) spreading false propaganda and lies.

A Give Send Go Campaign has been launched. Please donate to support the legal expenses needed

The Supreme Court Clarified “Lindke v. Freed (22-611) – A public official who prevents someone from commenting on the official’s social-media page engages in state action under 42 U. S. C. §1983 only if the official both (1) possessed actual authority to speak on the State’s behalf on a particular matter, and (2) purported to exercise that authority when speaking in the relevant social-media posts.”