The Noerr doctrine does not apply to horizontal boycotts even if the object is to force the government to take action.

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The Noerr-Pennington doctrine provides immunity to businesses or individuals that petition the government for action, even if it leads to anticompetitive results. However, this immunity does not extend to horizontal boycotts, regardless of the motivations behind them. Horizontal boycotts involve collusion between competitors to exclude other competitors from the market, and are generally considered illegal under antitrust laws.

The Noerr Doctrine Does Not Apply to Horizontal Boycotts Even