The 1964 case found that public figures in defamation suits must show that a statement is not only false, but was published with “actual malice,” meaning the publisher either knew it was untrue or acted with reckless disregard to the truth. The court declined to hear the case in a brief order without comment, according to the Associated Press.

Justices Thomas and Gorsuch previously questioned the Times v. Sullivan precedent, but they didn't do so on Monday.

The Supreme Court turned away a bid by top Republican donor and former casino magnate Steve Wynn to undermine legal protections for news companies facing defamation suits.