"President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to stop “government censorship,” a sweeping action that could chill years of efforts to combat the proliferation of false information online."
"President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order intended to “immediately stop all government censorship,” a sweeping action that could chill years of efforts to combat the proliferation of false information online.
The order bans federal officials from any conduct that “would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen.” It also prohibits taxpayer resources from being used to “unconstitutionally abridge the free speech” of Americans.
Conservatives have argued in multiple lawsuits that efforts to limit the spread of false information online about public health and elections amount to illegal censorship. The order will create legal uncertainty for government officials who communicate with tech companies."
Cat Zakrzewski reports for the Washington Post January 20, 2025.
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Executive Order: "Restoring Freedom Of Speech And Ending Federal Censorship" (White House)
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