"Stop Social Media Censorship Act"; creates private right of action for users of social media websites whose political or religious speech has been deleted or censored by social media websites.
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The ‘Stop Social Media Censorship Act’ aims to protect users’ political and religious speech on social media platforms. It establishes a private right of action, allowing users to sue social media companies if their speech is purposefully deleted or censored, or if an algorithm is used to disfavor such speech. Successful plaintiffs could receive significant damages, including statutory penalties, actual damages, and punitive damages, and recover legal fees. The bill also grants the Attorney General the authority to pursue legal action on behalf of affected users.
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