Congress is weighing a proposal that would deny conservatives a powerful tool for defending their rights in court. Only it isn't Democrats who are behind the push—it's Republicans.

Led by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), some GOP lawmakers are seeking to effectively ban what's known as "third-party litigation funding." For years, conservative groups have relied on that funding to challenge Democratic administrations' illegal government overreach and push back against progressive activism.

These lawmakers may not realize it, but they are handing the Left a major victory—one that could set back conservative causes for decades. It's bad policy, and even worse politics. Those lawmakers need to come to their senses before it's too late.

For years, conservatives have warned that the legal system is tilted in favor of those with the most money, the most lawyers, and the most time to drag out a fight. They weren't wrong. In high-stakes litigation, often the question is not who is right, but who can afford to keep........

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