Censorship

The weaponization of government is a topic that is in focus on Capitol Hill as Twitter Files journalists testified on censorship.

‘Twitter Files’ journalists testify on the Hill over weaponization of government

A poll by the University of Virginia shows that a growing number of Americans believe the government should restrict certain expression.

Growing share of Americans say gov’t should restrict ‘offensive’ speech

The Supreme Court will review two cases about censorship on social media. This is a long-standing issue that is now reaching a federal level.

SCOTUS to review Big Tech censorship powers. How has the issue escalated?

A federal judge blocked a California law meant to protect children online by requiring businesses verify users' ages.

Federal judge blocks California law to protect children online, cites 1st Amdt

Social media app Threads' decision to block the results of some COVID-related search terms is raising controversy over free speech.

Threads blocks COVID terms search results, raises free speech worries

A federal appeals court has ruled the Biden administration along with government agencies like the CDC and FBI likely violated the First Amendment when they pushed to censor and moderate posts about COVID-19 on social media during the pandemic.

Gov’t likely violated 1st Amdt with COVID social media censorship, court says

X , the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making its own preparations ahead of the election cycle.

X expands team that polices misinformation ahead of 2024 election

Internal Meta emails appear to show the Biden White House pressuring Facebook to censor some posts discussing COVID-19 vaccines and origins.

Internal Facebook emails show White House pushed to censor COVID posts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. strongly defended himself today at a judiciary hearing after being accused of antisemitic and racist remarks.

RFK Jr. denies antisemitism accusations during House hearing

A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the Biden administration from contacting social media companies.

Judge limits government contact with social media platforms

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