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Texas bill would allow state to sue social media companies like Facebook and Twitter over free speech

April 22, 2019

A bill before the Texas Senate seeks to prevent social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints. Supporters say it would protect the free exchange of ideas, but critics say the bill contradicts a federal law that allows social media platforms to regulate their own content. From The Texas Tribune.  

Country
United States
Topic, claim, or defense
General or Non-Specified
Freedom of Expression