Texas is Sued Over Attempts to End Online Anonymity
Free speech group the Foundation for Individual Rights (FIRE) has gone to court in a bid to block Texas state age verification law, Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE Act, HB 18).
We obtained a copy of the complaint for you here.
This largely Republican-backed law will take effect on September 1, starting when online platforms will be under obligation to register and verify the age of all users.
This will apply if “more than a third” of content on the platforms is considered “harmful” or “obscene.”
But FIRE believes this is a form of pressure to make sure sites collect biometric and ID data from adults in Texas as they access what is lawful (to them) content.
Hence the case, Students Engaged in Advancing Texas v. Paxton, where FIRE is suing state Attorney General Ken Paxton on behalf of four plaintiffs that the group says would have their rights threatened by the SCOPE Act – unless the US District Court for the Western District of Texas issues declaratory and injunctive relief.
In other words, FIRE wants the judges to stop the enforcement of the law, which the filing brands as unconstitutional.
Said FIRE Chief Counsel Bob Corn-Revere: “In a misguided attempt to make the internet ‘safe’, Texas’ law treats adults like children. But even minors have First Amendment rights. Whether they’re 16 or 65, this law infringes on the rights of all Texans.”
This is by no means a sole voice expressing disagreement with the idea that more, and more invasive online censorship and surveillance will result in better protection of children.
Senator Rand Paul has penned an opinion piece where he goes after the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which has raised privacy, censorship, and digital ID concerns among civil rights activists.
According to Paul, what motivated those behind the legislation to come up with it is not questionable, but the actual bill falls short to the point where it “promises to be a Pandora’s box of unintended consequences.”
The senator notes that those pushing the bill insist the goal is not to regulate content, but he believes online platforms would face unprecedented demands regarding mental health harms, like anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
However, Paul believes – “imposing a duty of care on internet platforms associated with mental health can only lead to one outcome: the stifling of First Amendment–protected speech” while at the same time empowering “speech police” to “silence important and diverse discussions that are essential to a free society.”
Paul speaks in favor of making sure those protections continue to apply and suggests coming up with “clear” rules for platforms, allowing them to comply with the law.
But KOSA, according to him, “fails to do that in almost every respect.”
The senator sees it as (yet another) bill that is too vague for (legal) comfort, so much so that “many of its key provisions are completely undefined.”
Trump Vows To Rehire & Compensate Service Members Fired For Refusing Covid Jabs
Donald Trump has said that all US military members who were discharged for refusing a mandatory Covid-19 vaccine would be rehired with backpay if he is re-elected as president “Kamala and Crooked Joe purged 8,000 […]
The post Trump Vows To Rehire & Compensate Service Members Fired For Refusing Covid Jabs appeared first on The People’s Voice.
British Journalist Who Criticized Anti-Terror Laws Arrested Under ‘Terrorism Act’
British independent journalist Richie Medhurst has revealed how he was treated by the authorities after being arrested under Section 12 of the UKs Terrorism Act. His arrest on Aug. 15 came eight days after the […]
The post British Journalist Who Criticized Anti-Terror Laws Arrested Under ‘Terrorism Act’ appeared first on The People’s Voice.
‘Back Pay and Apology’: Trump Vows To Rehire Military Members Fired For Refusing COVID Shots
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to rehire thousands of military service members who were unceremoniously fired for refusing the COVID-19 shots and promised they would receive an apology with back pay. “Kamala [Harris] and […]
The post ‘Back Pay and Apology’: Trump Vows To Rehire Military Members Fired For Refusing COVID Shots appeared first on The People’s Voice.
Infowars Highlights: DNC Day 3 Continues Deep State Push To Install Kamala
Infowars is cutting out clips of the best moments from Wednesday’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, featuring guest speakers such as former President Bill Clinton, ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others.
Watch as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund CEO bizarrely told Democrat voters how to subvert abortion laws.
CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Explains How to Get Around Abortion Laws
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
“Women are not free… Our bodies are on the ballot” pic.twitter.com/rk7iEdN1cj
Sen. Chris Murphy, (D-Conn.) laughably told the Democrat crowd Kamala Harris has been “tough as nails” when it comes to America’s southern border security.
Sen. Chris Murphy Claims Kamala Has Been “Tough As Nails” On Border Security pic.twitter.com/fd14LdLRrj
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
A woman representing Voto Latino claiming to have helped flip Nevada and Colorado for the Democratic Party in 2008 told the audience her group again delivered for the left in Georgia in 2016 by registering voters in the state.
Is the organization helping illegal aliens register to vote?
Is this organization registering illegal aliens to vote?
What is Voto Latino? pic.twitter.com/gX203vuR9w— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Chase Geiser and Maria Zee talked with journalists Kristan T. Harris and Alex Strenger from on the ground in Chicago where they described witnessing several Antifa protester being arrested by local police while demonstrating outside the DNC.
BREAKING: On The Ground Reporter Says 70 ANTIFA Members & 4 Media Personnel Arrested Outside The DNC pic.twitter.com/Qt5VyTaN6V
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Strenger told the Infowars crew that many of the pro-Palestine demonstrators outside the DNC are disgraced with Kamala Harris and will not be voting for her no matter what.
EXCLUSIVE: Palestinian Protestors At DNC HATE Kamala— Refuse To Vote For Her
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Journalist Reports No Mathematical Path To Democrat Victory Without These Progressives pic.twitter.com/GCR598ljPG
Don’t miss the moment ex-President Bill Clinton took the stage to gaslight the American people. The old geezer was not all there, but he was still more sharp than Sleepy Joe Biden!
Rapist-In-Chief Bill Clinton Takes The Stage At DNC pic.twitter.com/X2DxjL9Ads
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
At one point, an obese Texas Democrat told Americans that Democrats will protect their “right to vote” from attacks by Republicans.
Everything’s bigger in Texas—
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Morbidly obese Texas Democrat rallies Gen. Z to support Kamala pic.twitter.com/mXm2vf1rCJ
Saturday Night Live comedian Kenan Thompson later lied to the audience about the “Project 2025” platform by claiming it’s supported by Donald Trump when the 45th President has already distanced himself from the scheme.
NOT FUNNY: SNL Comedian Kenan Thompson Has Technical Difficulties During Propaganda Skit pic.twitter.com/p86UYFkDON
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
When former Democrat President Bill Clinton gaslit the audience, Infowars’ hosts pointed out how he used the word “joy” in a Maoist fashion to propagandize the crowd.
Learn How DNC’s ‘Joy’ Mantra Is Maoist Propaganda@realchasegeiser pic.twitter.com/OoQloz2AV9
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Creepy Bill also said Harris will “protect” the American people’s right to vote.
VIDEO: Bill Clinton Says Kamala, “Would Protect Everybody’s Right To Vote Whether Or Not They Voted For Her”
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Has anyone actually cast a vote for Kamala? pic.twitter.com/nP9MOmjQc4
Alex Jones labeled California Rep. Nancy Pelosi the “crypt keeper” as she addressed the Democrat voters selecting Kamala Harris on behalf of the political establishment.
VIDEO: Crypt Keeper Pelosi Addresses The DNC pic.twitter.com/AnQ9l6ZQh1
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Pushing the narrative that Kamala has motherly characteristics, some DNC speakers labeled Harris America’s “auntie.”
True Cult Programming: Young Democrats Call Kamala “Our Auntie” & “A Baller” pic.twitter.com/EttG1D642v
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
A Democrat Texas Sheriff lied to the American people by claiming Donald Trump made border security worse while Kamala Harris “has been fighting border crime for years.”
“She’s gone down to Mexico and worked to stop the traffickers. And, when the traffickers didn’t stop, she put them in jail,” he absurdly stated.
Texas Sheriff Doubles Down On Claim That Kamala Has Been Fighting Border Crime
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Says Trump Made Border Security WORSE pic.twitter.com/SsxxrbLYeJ
In a strange appearance, former Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed she “saved Democracy” on Jan. 6th when she actually prevented the National Guard from being prepared for large crowds to descend on the U.S. Capitol.
After saying ‘I take responsibility’ for not having National Guard at the Capitol on Jan. 6
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
Pelosi claims she saved Democracy that day pic.twitter.com/xt67qaPmpu
Stay tuned for more updates!
Also, don’t miss:
Alex Jones: Infowars First To Break RFK Jr. Dropping Out To Support Trump In Unity Ticket
Alex Jones wrote on X Wednesday, “As I predicted yesterday, RFK Junior will drop out of the race on Friday and endorse President Trump in a national address streamed to all major platforms. This is fantastic news for America and the entire world. We can stop World War III together.”
As I predicted yesterday, RFK Junior will drop out of the race on Friday and endorse President Trump in a national address streamed to all major platforms. This is fantastic news for America and the entire world. We can stop World War III together. pic.twitter.com/jRYpid0ofG
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) August 22, 2024
On Wednesday, Jones’ source was apparently proven correct after the RFK campaign announced a Friday national address likely revealing a unity ticket looking to combine his followers with Trump supporters.
See the original Infowars production below: