EO 14149
Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship
Government ReformTechnologyLaw Enforcement
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Summary
This executive order directs federal agencies to cease what it characterizes as censorship of protected speech and to refrain from pressuring social media companies to remove content. It instructs the Attorney General to investigate federal government activities over the preceding four years related to speech suppression and provide recommendations for remedial actions.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits federal departments, agencies, officers, and employees from engaging in or facilitating conduct that abridges free speech, and prevents use of taxpayer resources for such purposes
- 2Directs the Attorney General to investigate federal government activities from the previous four years allegedly inconsistent with free speech protections and report findings with remedial recommendations to the President
- 3States the order's purpose is to address what it describes as the previous administration's use of coercive pressure on social media companies to moderate or deplatform speech the government did not approve
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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