Senate Bill Threatens Section 230 and Online Free Speech

by Dan Frieth | Reclaim The Net

A bipartisan push in the US Senate is targeting the foundation of online free expression, with Senators Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham proposing legislation that would effectively put an expiration date on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; a law widely credited with enabling the modern internet. If passed, the bill would cause Section 230 to lapse on January 1, 2027, unless Congress enacts a replacement.

The move is being touted as a way to force tech companies into negotiating new rules, but it’s a dangerous game of brinkmanship that risks gutting a core legal protection without a clear, workable alternative in place. Section 230 currently shields platforms from liability for content posted by users, allowing them to host a wide range of speech without being held legally responsible for every comment, post, or video. Read Full Article >