The COLLUDE Act aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit governmental interference in content moderation by online service providers.
The COLLUDE Act, or Curtailing Online Limitations that Lead Unconstitutionally to Democracy's Erosion Act, seeks to amend the Communications Act of 1934. It addresses governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services. The bill introduces exceptions for communications intended for legitimate law enforcement or national security purposes. It also stipulates that providers lose certain legal protections if they restrict access to material in a manner that suppresses legitimate political speech due to government requests.
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