Trump's Support for the 'Take It Down' Act Threatens Free Speech
2025-03-06
President Trump's endorsement of the 'Take It Down Act,' aimed at combating non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), has raised serious concerns. Critics argue its vague definitions and lack of safeguards could be easily exploited to suppress dissenting voices. Trump himself stated he would use the bill to remove content critical of him. The article highlights the bill's 48-hour takedown deadline and absence of penalties, making it difficult for platforms to verify requests, potentially leading to the removal of legitimate content. The author urges Congress to reject the bill, focusing instead on existing laws to address NCII, rather than enacting a hastily drafted measure that could stifle free speech.
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