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All the Presidents' Lawyers

What is a state actor?

Oct 6, 2021
Former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Twitter, the concept of private entities as state actors, a new class action lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems, the risks of state charges for Trump in Georgia, Matt Gaetz's legal team, and Dan Scavino evading a congressional committee subpoena.
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  • Private companies like Twitter are not considered state actors and are not bound by the First Amendment.
  • Claims that Dominion Voting Systems is a state actor and violated civil rights lack merit.

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Former President Donald Trump sues Twitter over First Amendment rights

Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, claiming that the platform violated his First Amendment rights by banning him. He also argues that Twitter broke a new Florida law that prohibits social media companies from banning users in certain circumstances. However, it is generally understood that private companies like Twitter do not have an obligation to provide a platform for individuals, and the First Amendment does not apply to their actions. Trump's argument that Twitter is a state actor acting on behalf of the government is considered weak and unlikely to hold up in court.

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