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House Report Warns: EU DSA Threatens Free Speech

8/2/2025

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A House Judiciary Committee report raises alarms over the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), claiming it stifles lawful speech and targets political dissent. The report warns that similar legislation in the U.S. could jeopardize free expression. Additionally, the UK's Online Safety Act faces backlash for encroaching on privacy and free speech, igniting fears of government overreach and digital authoritarianism.

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A House Judiciary Committee report raises alarms over the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), claiming it stifles lawful speech and targets political dissent. The report warns that similar legislation in the U.S. could jeopardize free expression. Additionally, the UK's Online Safety Act faces backlash for encroaching on privacy and free speech, igniting fears of government overreach and digital authoritarianism.