Meta's Oversight Board Investigates Anti-Immigrant Content on Facebook

The board seeks public input on whether Meta's hate speech policies adequately protect vulnerable groups.

Meta's Oversight Board is examining two controversial Facebook posts that were flagged for anti-immigrant content but left online after review.
The board, which operates independently of Meta, is inviting public comments to assess if current hate speech policies are sufficient.
One post from a Polish far-right party used a racial slur and was viewed over 150,000 times, prompting debate on its appropriateness.
A second post from a German Facebook page featured derogatory language against immigrants, raising questions about policy enforcement.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of the board, emphasized the importance of balancing free speech with the protection of vulnerable groups.