of the motion, except that the court, on noticed motion and for good cause shown, may order that specified discovery be conducted. (d) Expedited hearing The court shall hold an expedited hearing on the special motion to dismiss, and issue a ruling as soon as practicable after the hearing. The parties may submit the pleadings and affidavits stating the facts upon which the liability or defense is based. The court shall explain the reasons for its grant or denial of the motion in a statement for the record. If the special motion to dismiss is granted, dismissal shall be with prejudice. (e) Immediate appeal The defendant shall have a right of immediate appeal from a district court order denying a special motion to dismiss in whole or in part. 6. Federal removal jurisdiction (a) In general A civil action commenced in a State court against any person who asserts as a defense the immunity provided for in section 3 of this Act, or asserts that the action arises from an act in furtherance of the constitutional right of petition or free speech, may be removed by the defendant to the district court of the United States for the district and division embracing the place wherein it is pending. (b) Remand of remaining claims A court exercising jurisdiction under this section shall remand any claims against which the special motion to dismiss has been denied, as well as any remaining claims against which a special motion to dismiss was not brought, to the State court from which it was removed. (c) Timing A court exercising jurisdiction under this section shall remand an action if a special motion to dismiss is not filed within 15 days after removal. 7. Special motion to quash (a) In general A person whose personally identifying information is sought in connection with an action pending in Federal court arising from an act in furtherance of the constitutional right of petition or free speech may make a special motion to quash the discovery order, request or subpoena. (b) Burdens of the parties The person bringing a special