Morning Wire Daily Wire’s Landmark Lawsuit Against the State Dept. | Saturday Extra
Dec 9, 2023
The discussion revolves around a landmark lawsuit filed by The Daily Wire and The Federalist against the State Department for alleged press censorship. An attorney details claims of unconstitutional actions, including the use of government-funded technology to suppress certain media outlets. The impact of these actions on First Amendment rights is examined, raising alarms about governmental overreach. Finally, next steps in the legal battle are outlined, including efforts to halt funding that targets disfavored press.
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State Department's Shift to Countering Disinformation
- The State Department's Global Engagement Center shifted from counterterrorism to countering disinformation.
- This involved reviewing technologies for censoring speech, partnering with organizations like NewsGuard and the Global Disinformation Index.
Active Role of the State Department in Censorship
- The State Department's role goes beyond merely informing; they actively fund, develop, and promote censorship technologies.
- They created a platform, invited companies to test these tools, and even employed a liaison in Silicon Valley to encourage adoption.
Lawsuit's Objective
- The lawsuit seeks an injunction, not damages, aiming to stop the State Department's unconstitutional conduct.
- The goal is to prevent them from funding and promoting censorship of American speech and press.