Conservative activists have repeatedly prevailed at the Supreme Court in recent years. They've helped put an end to affirmative action in college admissions, expand Second Amendment rights, and protect religious liberty.

But now, some in Washington want to take away the financial lifeline that enables those conservative activists—along with many small business owners—to have their day in court. And alarmingly, the threat is coming not from Democrats, but from Republicans.

Nearly two dozen House Republicans, led by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-6), are pushing ahead with the Protecting Our Courts From Foreign Manipulation Act. The bill would impose lengthy new disclosure requirements in any lawsuit where the plaintiff—the person or business filing the suit—is relying on outside financing.

Supporters claim they're trying to prevent China, Russia, or other hostile governments from secretly funding lawsuits designed to harass American companies in U.S. courts.

Unfortunately, the bill won't accomplish that objective. It would, however, harm conservatives fighting for religious liberty, students challenging discriminatory admissions policies, homeowners battling overzealous regulators, and small business owners facing a years-long legal fight against a Fortune 100 company.

Why? Because lawsuits........

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