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US State Department Settles Media Censorship Case Until 2036

4/11/2026

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The US State Department has settled a legal case with conservative media outlets to address concerns over censorship during the Biden administration.
The consent decree, effective until January 31, 2036, restricts the State Department from limiting online engagement or fact-checking American media, except for obscenity or incitement to violence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the settlement rectifies past injustices.
The New Civil Liberties Alliance initiated the case on behalf of outlets like The Daily Wire and The Federalist, focusing on issues related to COVID-19 and political topics.

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The US State Department has settled a legal case with conservative media outlets to address concerns over censorship during the Biden administration.
The consent decree, effective until January 31, 2036, restricts the State Department from limiting online engagement or fact-checking American media, except for obscenity or incitement to violence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the settlement rectifies past injustices.
The New Civil Liberties Alliance initiated the case on behalf of outlets like The Daily Wire and The Federalist, focusing on issues related to COVID-19 and political topics.