Protecting Free Speech: Federal Employees Prohibited from Censorship Advocacy
This act aims to protect citizens' freedom of speech by prohibiting federal employees from promoting or advocating for censorship. This means officials cannot influence the removal of content, add disclaimers to speech, or restrict platform access, unless it involves criminal activities. The goal is to ensure citizens can freely express their views without fear of government interference.
Key points
Federal employees cannot use their official authority to advocate for private entities to censor speech.
Prohibition on censoring or discouraging speech from individuals with pending applications or those under investigation by their office.
Censorship is forbidden while on duty, in government buildings, in uniform, or using government vehicles.
Senior officials, including those from the Executive Office of the President, are prohibited from censorship at all times, even outside work hours.
The act does not prohibit actions to safeguard classified national security information.
Violations may result in penalties applicable to federal employees.
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