Marc Randazza argues that restricting Anglin's trolling would set a dangerous precedent. Anglin “has every right to ask people to share their views, … - Marc Randazza

But, the notion of an American citizen going to jail for a nonviolent political protest is utterly antithetical to what this country is all about. It is a disgrace. Officer Coronado is a disgrace for arresting her. The prosecutor is a disgrace for charging her. The jurors are disgraces for convicting her.

In diversity cases where there is a conflict between the laws of the states of the parties, the federal court has to determine which state's laws to apply. New York federal courts will use a multi-factor test to determine which state has the "most significant relationship" to the legal dispute, and will use that state's laws.

The First Amendment does not insulate you from criticism. In fact, that's the First Amendment in action. That is how the marketplace of ideas works. We float our ideas in the marketplace, and we see which idea sells.