Meta Accused of Censoring Abortion Pill Providers on Instagram and Facebook

Reproductive health organizations report shadow-banning, content removal, and account suspensions, raising concerns about access to critical information.

• Abortion rights groups, including Aid Access and Plan C, report increased censorship on Meta platforms, making it harder to share information about abortion pills.
• Meta attributes some content removals to 'over-enforcement' and technical issues but reinstated certain accounts and posts after media inquiries.
• Critics suggest that Meta's actions align with the anti-abortion stance of the current administration, raising questions about the company's commitment to free expression.
• Organizations like Plan C and Women Help Women are turning to grassroots strategies and alternative platforms to maintain visibility and reach audiences.
• Advocates argue that inconsistent enforcement and lack of transparency from Meta perpetuate stigma and hinder access to essential reproductive health resources.

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