Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been accused of attempting to create an anti-press freedom culture in his state.

Proposed bills would weaken anti-SLAPP laws, make anonymous sources less credible, and require bloggers to register with the state.

Critics have told Newsweek that such legislation would "chill, silence and punish those who criticize public officials and their powerful allies."

DeSantis, however, says he wants to "stand up for the little guy against these massive media conglomerates."

The governor has yet to confirm whether he will sign the bills into law, but if they are passed, it could trigger a Supreme Court case.