Increase in free speech lawsuits against federal agencies by 2025?
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Trump Signs "Restoring Freedom of Speech" Order to End Government Censorship
Jan 20, 2025, 06:05 PM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order titled "Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship" to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America. In his speech, he pledged to end years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression. Trump declared that the immense power of the state will no longer be weaponized to persecute political opponents. The executive order directs federal agencies to protect free speech rights, potentially impacting social media platforms.
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