The U.S. State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced new visa restrictions for foreign nationals who attempt to censor free expression of Americans. This move aims to counteract European regulations, particularly the Digital Services Act, which mandates content moderation by large platforms. Critics argue this law could lead to extreme penalties for non-compliance and infringe upon free speech. The U.S. stance highlights growing tensions over digital regulation and foreign influence on domestic social media practices.
"It's unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on U.S. citizens for social media posts on American platforms while physically present on U.S. soil."
"Independent regulators now police social media companies, including prominent American platforms like X, and threaten immense fines for non-compliance with their strict speech regulations."
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