Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the hottest issues of the day. Below is a column from Save our States Founder Trent England, where he argues against Republicans’ latest attempt to crack down on third parties funding lawsuits in American courts. You can find a counterpoint here from Americans for Tax Reforms Federal Affairs Manager Rowan Saydlowski here, where here argues in favor of the GOP’s push.

For decades, conservatives have worked to stop the abuses of out-of-control courts.

In the area of civil justice, this is known as “tort reform,” and involves limiting excessive damage awards or attorney fees so that courts don’t become casinos. Conservatives know plaintiffs deserve justice, not jackpots. Yet a dangerous infiltration campaign is underway, trying to stifle conservative cases in the name of tort reform.

This nefarious campaign targets “third-party litigation finance.”

This is where the costs of a lawsuit are paid by someone other than the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney. As litigation has become more expensive, these arrangements have become more common — including for important conservative lawsuits that target woke abuses. These include cases against ESG at........

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