Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
Prohibits Federal Officials From Pressuring Platforms to Censor Speech
What it does
Agencies must stop using federal resources or personnel to pressure or facilitate censorship and the Attorney General must investigate past improper censorship.
Real-world impact
- Restricts federal employees from pressuring social media companies to remove speech.
- Requires the Attorney General to investigate and report on past government censorship.
- Limits use of taxpayer resources to support actions that suppress protected speech.
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Summary
This order prohibits federal officers and employees from acting in ways that abridge Americans' constitutionally protected speech, including pressuring third parties like social media companies to moderate or remove content.
It directs that no taxpayer resources be used to facilitate such censorship and requires the Attorney General to investigate federal activities over the last four years and recommend remedial actions.
The order aims to restore free speech rights and correct past government misconduct.
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