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FTC PrivacyCon 2021 Speaker Pushes for INCREASED Labeling of “COVID-19 Disinformation” on Social Media
They also questioned when it’s more effective to “just outright delete COVID misinformation” rather than just labeling it.
Teacher Who Criticized BLM and Riots on Facebook Sues School District After Being Fired
The teacher is suing on First Amendment violation grounds.
FB Oversight Board Member Says Free Speech “Is Not an Absolute Human Right”
Supports limiting speech.
White House: If You’re Banned for “Misinformation” on One Platform, You Should Be Banned From ALL Platforms
More calls for censorship from the Federal Government.
Biden’s Press Secretary Admits Federal Government Is Flagging Content for Facebook to Censor
The announcement is raising First Amendment violation flags.
Justices Thomas and Gorsuch Call for a Revisiting of 1964 Case That Prevented Public Figures Suing for Defamation
Overturning the ruling could mean that public figures would have more recourse for lies told about them in media but would limit freedom of speech.
Judge Dismisses Children’s Health Defense Lawsuit Against Facebook Censorship
The judge suggested no evidence could be found to suggest collusion between Facebook and the government and so no First Amendment violation could be claimed.
Democrats Wage New War on Online 3D Printed Guns and Blueprints
An affront to First and Second Amendment rights.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Student Who Was Suspended Over a Snapchat Post
A win for free expression.
Judge Denies Florida More Time to Defend Against Attacks on Its Anti-Big Tech Censorship Law
A hearing will take place on June 28.
Here’s the Latest Proposed Amendment to Section 230
This isn’t expected to get anywhere but it’s worth hearing about.
