United States of America: User speech rights for social media platforms in Florida Senate Bill 7072
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Confirmed blocking of Senate Bill 7072 provisions prohibiting social media platforms from blocking politicians
On 23 May 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit confirmed the blocking of certain provisions in Senate Bill 7072 due to their unconstitutionality. The ruling followed a ruling by the Court for the Northern District of Florida which blo…
SourceBlocked Senate Bill 7072 prohibiting social media platforms from blocking politicians
On 30 June 2021, the Court for the Northern District of Florida Tallahassee Division blocked Senate Bill 7072. The Court ordered a preliminary injunction of the Bill, arguing that the act represents an attempt to control social-media platforms class…
SourceSigning into law of Senate Bill 7072 prohibits social media platforms from blocking politicians
On May 24 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7072 into law. The Bill prohibits social media platforms from deplatforming political candidates and in case of noncompliance the platforms will face fines depending on the candidate …
SourceAdopted Senate Bill 7072 prohibits social media platforms from blocking politicians
The Senate Bill 7072 is adopted prohibiting social media platforms from banning ("deplatforming") political candidates. Platforms who ban political candidates for over 60 days risk a fine of $25,000 (previously $10,000), which is increased to $250,0…
SourceIntroduced Senate Bill 7072 prohibits social media platforms from blocking politicians
The Senate Bill 7072 is introduced to the Florida Senate, aiming to prohibit social media platforms from banning ("deplatforming") political candidates. Platforms who ban political candidates for over 60 days risk a fine of $25,000 (previously $10,0…
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