Republican senators propose reform to key U.S. tech liability shield

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Three Republican U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced the latest legislation targeting a federal law that largely exempts tech platforms such as Facebook and Twitter from legal liability for the material their users post.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker speaks during an oversight hearing held by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in Washington, U.S. June 24, 2020. Alex Wong/Pool via REUTERS

There are mounting calls to reform Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. Lawmakers have complained about Big Tech’s content moderation decisions and the legal immunity the companies enjoy has come under severe scrutiny. Graham aired similar concerns, saying social media companies routinely censor content considered valid political speech.

“Why does Twitter leave phony pictures like this up, but take down Republican/Conservative pictures and statements that are true? Mitch must fight back and repeal Section 230, immediately. Stop biased Big Tech before they stop you!,” Trump said, referring to an image that transposed McConnell’s face onto that of a Russian guard in Moscow’s Red Square.

 

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Oh conservatives... You only make a move when it doesn't work your way.... Good grief.

The tech bias is ridiculous

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SenateGOP already have provided a HUGE liability shield for the President so providing another liability shield should surprise no one.

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