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Neither libel nor slander is illegal, in the sense that they are crimes. Any recourse for libel or slander is through the civil court system, not the criminal justice system.
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There are a few states where libel may still be criminal in some circumstances. See
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/...a-free-society. I believe Colorado has recently repealed their criminal libel law.