NEW BILL TARGETS GOVERNMENT CENSORSHIP OF LEGAL SPEECH
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Legislation has been introduced to prevent government agencies from pressuring tech platforms to remove or suppress lawful online speech. The bill addresses concerns about coordinated efforts between authorities and social media companies.
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