EU Court Opens Door to Worldwide Social Media Censorship

EU Court Opens Door to Worldwide Social Media Censorship
The logos of mobile apps Facebook and Google on a tablet in Lille, France, on Oct. 1, 2019. Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images
Petr Svab
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A recent judgment by the top court of the European Union allows individual European states to force social media companies to remove content globally, raising a concern that one country can force removal even in countries where said content is legal.

The decision may have broad implications for freedom of expression, especially in the United States, where the Constitution guarantees extensive free-speech protections.

Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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