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Hillary Clinton Urges Repeal of Section 230, Says Without Moderation "We Lose Total Control"

Oct 5, 2024, 04:27 PM

Hillary Clinton has called for the repeal of Section 230, which provides internet platforms with immunity from liability for user-generated content. She expressed concern that without proper moderation and monitoring of content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, control over misinformation is lost. Clinton stated that if these platforms do not moderate and monitor content, "we lose total control." Her remarks have sparked discussions about the implications for free speech and the First Amendment, with some commentators arguing that repealing Section 230 is akin to rewriting constitutional protections. References were made to legal cases such as Cubby v. CompuServe and Stratton Oakmont vs. Prodigy to highlight the legal precedent.