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CiVL News: Apr 21, 2026, 5:05 AM PDT -- Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic, Psychedelics Policy, and Spy Film Art

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Here's your latest episode from the Reason Magazine CiVL News Roundup produced by CiVL.com.

This episode delves into a high-stakes defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and a federal judge's ruling on government coercion of tech companies. It also covers an executive order on psychedelic treatments and the legal ethics of Supreme Court reporters.

• FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over an article alleging erratic behavior and drinking.• Patel's lawsuit claims the article published false allegations with actual malice despite warnings.• The Atlantic plans to fight the lawsuit, which highlights pressure on anonymous-source journalism.• Eugene Volokh questions if Supreme Court reporters, as attorneys, violate ethics by publishing leaked documents.• Volokh suggests reporters might induce judges to violate ... 

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Kash Patel Sues The AtlanticPsychedelics PolicySpy Film Art