State Department confirms federal censorship shield law incoming
9 days ago
- #Censorship
- #US Politics
- #Digital Rights
- US Undersecretary Sarah Rogers confirms the US will block foreign censorship of US citizens under laws like the UK Online Safety Act or EU Digital Services Act.
- Timeline of key events leading to this decision includes Ofcom fines, the proposal of the GRANITE Act, and statements from US officials.
- The GRANITE Act, a foreign censorship shield law, was proposed and finalized in Wyoming, with potential federal legislation under consideration.
- Ofcom's actions against platforms like 4chan and X have been met with resistance from US officials, citing overreach.
- US Senator Eric Schmitt and the Department of State have signaled support for legislation to protect against foreign censorship.
- The final version of the Wyoming GRANITE Act is set to be introduced, with hopes for a federal version to include a private right of action.