California Governor Newsom Signs AB 2655, Restricting Political Parody 60 Days Before Elections

Sep 18, 2024, 05:04 AM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial new law that restricts the distribution of parody or satire related to political candidates within 60 days of an election. The law, AB 2655, has been criticized for infringing on First Amendment rights. Critics argue that the law is an assault on free speech, as it makes posting political memes a punishable offense. Additionally, Newsom previously faced backlash for an unconstitutional COVID physician censorship law.