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Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians
A controversial new bill that would stop tech companies from deplatforming politicians has been approved by both houses in Florida's legislature.
The bill must now be signed off by Trump ally, Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Cody Godwin
- BBC
The legislation allows platforms to suspend accounts, but only for 14 days, and could fine the platforms as much as $250,000 per day for violating the law.
NetChoice, a group that promotes free expression on the internet, testified against the legislation last month.
Donald Trump was…