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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPolitico: Republicans attack Facebook as network shuts down anti-lockdown protests
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/20/facebook-shuts-down-anti-quarantine-protests-at-states-request-196143
The social network has already removed protest messages in California, New Jersey and Nebraska
Facebook is blocking anti-quarantine protesters from using the site to organize in-person gatherings that violate states' stay-at-home orders a move that had brought an immediate backlash from conservatives including President Donald Trump's eldest son.
The worlds largest social network has removed protest messages in California, New Jersey and Nebraska from its site, a company spokesperson said Monday, after days of rallies across state capitals where protesters many carrying pro-Trump signs called for an end to the health restrictions.
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Politico: Republicans attack Facebook as network shuts down anti-lockdown protests (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Apr 2020
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rockfordfile
(8,742 posts)1. They've already used it
grumpyduck
(6,672 posts)2. Once more, some Republicans showing us their hypocrisy.
SheltieLover
(78,202 posts)3. Absolutely!
