CDC Amends Public Comments Policy Amid Censorship Lawsuit

The federal health agency will no longer prohibit posts with what it deems ’misleading‘ or ’demonstrably false' information.
CDC Amends Public Comments Policy Amid Censorship Lawsuit
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on May 21, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Samantha Flom
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A webpage detailing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s policy for moderating public comments has been revised amid litigation accusing the agency of censorship.

The webpage outlines the CDC’s “Guidelines for Public Comments” on its websites, social media profiles, blogs, and applications. It also states that comments found to violate agency policy may be hidden or removed.
Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].