DOJ Unveils Social Media Strategy To Combat Foreign Threats (1)

The US Justice Department won’t pressure social media companies to remove or block content when the government shares information about foreign threats to national security or elections, after claims that platforms were previously coerced.

The department unveiled policy principles Tuesday on how national security officials will engage with social media companies while protecting constitutional rights, especially heading into this year’s presidential election.

The department also launched a website explaining how officials will ensure that First Amendment rights are protected while exposing foreign threats on the platforms.

US government agencies have been accused of abusing their powers and violating free speech ...