The US government, led by Mark Rubio, announces a policy to deny visas to foreign officials who impede American free speech on social media. Rubio's statement criticizes overseas censorship against US tech providers and asserts America will not endorse actions infringing upon its sovereignty. Last week, sanctions were hinted against a Brazilian judge involved in a dispute with Elon Musk. This policy comes amid wider tensions related to foreign restrictions on content moderation and free expression.
"It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on US citizens or US residents for social media posts on American platforms while physically present on US soil."
"We will not tolerate encroachments upon American sovereignty, especially when such encroachments undermine the exercise of our fundamental right to free speech."
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