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Texas Law Blocked on Social Media Censorship | San Francisco Giants News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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A federal judge has halted Texas’s controversial new law that would’ve forced social media platforms to host all content regardless of political viewpoint, calling it a First Amendment violation. The law, set to take effect Feb. 8, aimed to prevent platforms like X and Facebook from banning users or deleting posts based on ideology — a move tech giants argue undermines their editorial rights. While supporters, including Gov. Greg Abbott, see it as a shield against Big Tech censorship, the judge sided with companies, likening them to private newspapers. Texas plans to appeal, ensuring this high-stakes battle over online speech and moderation continues. For now, platforms remain free to moderate content as they see fit. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/abbd4b9849bdfcaf