Where is the line between legitimate law enforcement and the suppression of dissent? Over the last few years, Armenia has seen a concerning pattern: public figures, podcasters, journalists, and citizens facing pre-trial detention, arrest, and severe restrictions simply over public statements, social media posts, and political commentary. From the repealed “grave insult” law to ongoing investigations into public speech, the chilling effect on free expression raises a fundamental question about the state of democracy. If citizens cannot freely criticize their government without fear of prosecution, what does that say about civic freedom in Armenia?