Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday that levies hefty fines on social media companies that “deplatform” political candidates after conservatives widely criticized big tech giants like Facebook and Twitter for purportedly discriminating against them—but experts warn the legislation likely violates private companies’ First Amendment rights.
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DeSantis Rips Social Media Companies, Signs Bill Blocking Big Tech From Deplatforming Conservatives