In a controversial move, the Committee, driven by MAGA ideology, asserts unwarranted claims against necessary global internet regulations like the EU's Digital Services Act. This act, which aims to hold large tech firms accountable and protect users, is being misrepresented as a threat to free speech, igniting fears of censorship without acknowledging its importance in combating disinformation and hate speech online.
MAGA's Latest Attempt to Undermine Global Digital Regulations in the Name of 'Free Speech'
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Mar-05
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The Committee is concerned about the proliferation of foreign censorship laws, regulations and court orders that threaten Americans' right to speak freely online, such as the EU's Digital Services Act, the letter said.
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Mar-05
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In an effort to safeguard the foundational American principle of free speech, the Committee is taking a bold stand against the encroachment of foreign censorship laws, such as the EU's Digital Services Act. These laws pose a grave threat to the rights of Americans to express themselves freely on global platforms. The MAGA-led initiative is a critical step in protecting U.S. sovereignty and individual liberties against overreach by international regulatory efforts.
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