Trump Signs Executive Order to End Federal Censorship of Online Speech

The order prohibits federal agencies from pressuring social media platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech and calls for an investigation into past government actions.

• President Trump issued the 'Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship' executive order on his first day in office, targeting federal involvement in online speech moderation.
• The order directs all federal agencies to cease using resources to engage in or facilitate actions that unconstitutionally restrict free speech on social media platforms.
• It mandates an investigation, led by the Attorney General, into past federal government actions that may have violated free speech rights, with recommendations for corrective measures.
• The executive order emphasizes that combating misinformation cannot justify infringing on First Amendment rights, while allowing law enforcement to address illegal content like threats, terrorism, and child exploitation.
• Critics argue the order could hinder government coordination with platforms on national security and public safety issues, while supporters see it as a critical step to protect free expression.

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