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Re:Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law by propogandist on Saturday September 11, 2021 @11:54AM (#28492966)
the language of the law suggests that it's prohibited based on their political viewpoints versus isolating a specific political viewpoint.

The recent events, where conservative voices were targeted by big tech, was the catalyst for the law, but that doesn't make it illegal.

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Re:Texas passes social media 'de-platforming' law by dragonwriter on Saturday September 11, 2021 @12:00PM (#28493019)
> the language of the law suggests that it's prohibited based on their political viewpoints versus isolating a specific political viewpoint.

You seem to be assuming a facially neutral law with a viewpoint specific purpose is Constitutional. It is not.

Usually, its harder to prove an improper purpose for a facially-neutral law, but then usually the people passing and signing a law with an improper purpose don't just public announce the viewpoint they are seeking to advance.

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