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Artists Fight Back Against Copyright Abuse in Politics

8/29/2025

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Social media platforms must remove copyright-infringing content under the DMCA, allowing for fair use exceptions.
Artists, including Jess Glynne, have protested the political use of their music, particularly in a White House deportation video.
Legal options for artists are limited, but public pressure can impact political accounts.
The rise of memes complicates copyright enforcement in the music and politics landscape.

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Story summary

Social media platforms must remove copyright-infringing content under the DMCA, allowing for fair use exceptions.
Artists, including Jess Glynne, have protested the political use of their music, particularly in a White House deportation video.
Legal options for artists are limited, but public pressure can impact political accounts.
The rise of memes complicates copyright enforcement in the music and politics landscape.