No. 22-3623 ___________________________

Laney Marie Griner

Plaintiff - Appellee

Sam Griner

Plaintiff

v.

Steven Arnold King

Defendant

King for Congress

Defendant - Appellant ___________________________

No. 23-2117 ___________________________

Laney Marie Griner; Sam Griner

Plaintiffs - Appellees

v.

Steven Arnold King; King for Congress

Defendants - Appellants ____________ Appeal from United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa - Western ____________

Submitted: March 12, 2024 Filed: June 7, 2024 ____________ Before BENTON, ERICKSON, and KOBES, Circuit Judges. ____________ BENTON, Circuit Judge.

The King for Congress Committee posted a meme—a humorous online image—asking supporters of the Congressman to “FUND OUR MEMES