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Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden try to fight censorship with bipartisan JAWBONE Act

Ars Technica • Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Cruz/Wyden bill would help Americans sue federal officials over censorship.

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Under a new bipartisan bill, Americans could sue for damages if a government official illegally tries to coerce a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove their post - regardless of whether the platform actually does it. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the JAWBONE Act on […]

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