Dan Frieth
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EU parliament plots to summon Elon Musk over Twitter “misinformation” concerns
The EU is no fan of free speech.
The UK government’s threats to free speech aren’t yet thwarted
Overreaching bills are still supported by some.
Ontario judge rules supporting Freedom Protests online is not criminal
Prosecutors tried to use a Facebook post as evidence against an Ontario resident.
Joe Biden says there are “lots of ways” Elon Musk could be investigated over Twitter acquisition
Involving deals with other governments.
Jen Psaki says censorship deposition would be “burdensome” for her family life and new MSNBC gig
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has filed a motion to quash a social media censorship subpoena.
Major Bolsonaro supporters are censored on Twitter in Brazil
Blocked due to legal orders.
Judge rejects Biden Administration’s request to delay depositions in social media censorship lawsuit
Allowed to continue, judge rules.
UK government is expected to remove “legal but harmful” online speech ban from censorship bill
The bill still has major free speech concerns but the “legal but harmful” clause was a major aspect.
UK PM Rishi Sunak vows to end arrests over social media posts
Ending the speech police policies.
Lawmakers call on Biden to make it more difficult for people to download gun blueprints
Another First Amendment challenge.
FBI document lists “misinformation” as an “election crime”
The FBI is watching social media posts.
Trudeau invoked Emergencies Act despite deal to end protests, hearing finds
The act is legally only allowed to be invoked when legal means have been exhausted.