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Big Tech has a long history of censoring the free press and free-thinking political candidates on their platforms. But now Big Tech corporations will have to pay the price for censoring political candidates in Florida thanks to new legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) yesterday.
DeSantis signed the state’s new pro-free speech law on May 24. The law immediately drew criticism from leftists ranging from the media to the U.S. Senate, all of whom suddenly pretend to care about the First Amendment.
Several outlets have criticized the Florida free speech law. CNN Business whined that “Questions about the bill s constitutionality are rooted in First Amendment cases prohibiting the government from compelling speech by private entities.”
Critics slam Florida s law banning Big Tech de-platforming as unconstitutional
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Florida governor signs bill to regulate big tech companies
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill aims to stop “big tech censorship” and seeks to punish social media companies that some lawmakers say discriminate against conservatives.Joe Raedle/Getty Images, FILE
Critics are questioning the constitutionality of Florida s new, first-of-its-kind law that aims to hold social media companies accountable for de-platforming political candidates.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the controversial Senate Bill 7072 into law Monday, which imposes fines of $250,000 per day on any social media company that de-platforms candidates for statewide office and $25,000 per day for de-platforming candidates running for local office, according to a statement from the Republican governor s office.
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