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Re:State bill would let you sue social media giants for poli... by trhway on Saturday January 16, 2021 @05:01PM (#25805921)
Twitter having the same first amendment rights as a citizen?
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Re:State bill would let you sue social media giants for poli... by alborzb on Saturday January 16, 2021 @05:04PM (#25805949)
Didn't the 'Citizens United' law already decide this?
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Re:State bill would let you sue social media giants for poli... by dragonwriter on Saturday January 16, 2021 @05:07PM (#25805971)
No, Citizen’s United was one of a long line of cases (not laws) determining how that applies in particular areas; it was established long before.
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Re:State bill would let you sue social media giants for poli... by uberman on Saturday January 16, 2021 @05:05PM (#25805958)
Yes, they do ironically thanks to the Republican supported Citizens United ruling.
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