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A federal judge has halted Texas’s controversial new law that would’ve forced social media platforms to ban political viewpoint censorship — a move seen as a direct threat to free speech. Passed last year, the law aimed to stop X and Meta from removing content based on ideology, but critics argue it violates the First Amendment by infringing on platforms’ editorial rights. Sparked by concerns over conservative voices being unfairly targeted, the law was set to take effect February 1st — now paused. Tech giants and free speech advocates support the platforms’ right to moderate content, warning that forcing them to host all speech — including hate or misinformation — could worsen online toxicity. The Justice Department backed the tech companies, warning the law could clash with federal regulations and set a dangerous precedent. The legal battle is far from over — and the question of who controls what stays online remains fiercely contested.

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