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FTC Launches Probe Into Big Tech Censorship Under Chairman Andrew Ferguson
The FTC seeks public input as it investigates whether Big Tech’s censorship practices violate consumer protection and competition laws.
UK Police Accused of Intimidation After Visiting Woman Over Anti-Labour Facebook Posts
Concerns grow over police intimidation tactics as officers confront citizens for lawful online speech.
Trump Signs Directive to Counter Foreign Social Media Censorship Demands and Defend Free Speech Online
President Donald Trump challenges digital services taxes, arguing they promote online censorship and threaten American free speech worldwide.
Britain’s AI Spy Machine Gears Up for the Next Wave of Censorship
AI-driven “disinformation” platform enables UK government to track social media posts, including political opinions.
Mexican Government Ignores Human Rights Inquiry Into Politician’s Conviction for Gender-Related Posts on X
The Inter-American Commission moves forward in a case that could set a precedent for free speech and gender policy in Mexico.
EU’s “Democracy Shield” Faces Backlash Over Sovereignty Concerns, Double Standards, and Proposed Intelligence Agency
Opponents argue the initiative is a tool for political gatekeeping, not just election integrity.
Pro-Censorship Brazilian Justice Orders Nationwide Ban on Rumble
Brazil’s judiciary expands its crackdown on dissent, targeting foreign platforms that refuse to censor political opponents.
X Wins Legal Battle Against Irish Police Over Gript Media User Data Request
A win for press freedom: Irish police fail in bid to access journalists’ private data through X.
Brazilian Justice Alexandre De Moraes Escalates Pressure on Rumble After Lawsuit Over Secret Censorship Orders
US tech platforms push back against Brazilian Supreme Court orders, setting the stage for a legal and political clash over free speech and jurisdiction.
VP JD Vance Criticizes European Censorship, Calls for Free Speech as Basis for US-Europe Alliances at CPAC
Vance warns European allies that censorship threatens the foundation of Western alliances.
FEMA Allocated $2.6M for “War on Misinformation” Contract in 2023
FEMA’s $2.6M contract adds another layer to the government’s covert efforts to monitor and suppress online speech.
Keir Starmer’s US Visit Set for Tense Talks as VP JD Vance Criticizes UK Censorship Laws
Starmer’s US visit comes amid rising tensions over free speech and the UK’s Online Safety Act.