Posted on Sep 3, 2021
Texas prepares to enact law that lets people sue Facebook, Twitter
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Texas is close to creating a law that would allow the Lone Star state's residents to sue Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or other social media companies if they've been banned from the platforms for their political views. The bill has passed the state's legislature. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it, according to USA Today.
It's similar to a Florida law that was blocked by a federal judge in June one day before it took effect. US District Judge Robert Hinkle said the law was too broadly written and found that promoting one viewpoint while restricting another isn't a legitimate state interest.
Texas is close to creating a law that would allow the Lone Star state's residents to sue Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or other social media companies if they've been banned from the platforms for their political views. The bill has passed the state's legislature. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it, according to USA Today.
It's similar to a Florida law that was blocked by a federal judge in June one day before it took effect. US District Judge Robert Hinkle said the law was too broadly written and found that promoting one viewpoint while restricting another isn't a legitimate state interest.
Texas prepares to enact law that lets people sue Facebook, Twitter
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