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U.S. Bans 5 Europeans for Censorship Pressure on Tech

12/24/2025

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The U.S. State Department barred five Europeans accused of pressuring tech firms to censor viewpoints under a visa policy restricting entry for those involved in censorship.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled them radical activists, warning actions could harm U.S. policy.
The five include leaders from organizations addressing digital hate and a former EU commissioner.
Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner, argued EU's Digital Services Act does not apply extraterritorially.

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The U.S. State Department barred five Europeans accused of pressuring tech firms to censor viewpoints under a visa policy restricting entry for those involved in censorship.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled them radical activists, warning actions could harm U.S. policy.
The five include leaders from organizations addressing digital hate and a former EU commissioner.
Thierry Breton, a former EU commissioner, argued EU's Digital Services Act does not apply extraterritorially.