Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to veto HB 1, a bill that would ban social media use, which has been a priority for Speaker Paul Renner. The bill, alongside a controversial defamation bill that has angered both left and right, has sparked controversy across the political spectrum, with critics arguing it infringes on free speech rights. Organizations like the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) have urged DeSantis to veto the bill, emphasizing its violation of the First Amendment. Similarly, the Miami Herald and other editorials have labeled the social media ban as misguided. Meanwhile, Florida legislators are exploring alternatives to the bill, focusing on protecting younger users without imposing outright bans. The defamation bill is reported to be dead in the Florida Senate.
HUMAN EVENTS: Florida's libel bill paves the road to free speech Hell https://t.co/a2Cw3hFEGa
Florida House speaker, DeSantis look at ‘alternatives’ to bill barring kids under 16 from social media https://t.co/6kDaX6AzF8 https://t.co/BnFdqQAjIV
Editorial: #Florida @GovRonDeSantis is right about proposed social media ban for teens. This misguided idea deserves his veto https://t.co/CX0scH5kfu
DeSantis is right about social media ban. This misguided idea deserves his veto | Opinion https://t.co/92IiUaVuDI
FIRE: Gov. Ron DeSantis must veto social media censorship bill The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression urges Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto HB 1, a social media censorship bill that violates the First Amendment rights of all Floridians. HB 1 outright bans people… https://t.co/cXmtdlTxCR
HUMAN EVENTS: Florida’s libel bill paves the road to free speech Hell https://t.co/cy42rsE6iQ
Controversial defamation bill that angered both left & right is dead in the #Florida Senate — again https://t.co/RhxQbEAaUp via @jacobogles
Florida legislators have identified a real problem, but they are responding to it with bills that would harm free speech. | By Jim Schwartzel https://t.co/Mj2ro7C3cH
Hearing that @GovRonDeSantis will veto HB 1, the social media ban prioritized by Speaker Paul Renner, today. https://t.co/qCM7Vw487Z