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Fb bans accounts linked to anti-government U.S. 'boogaloo' motion

Fb Inc stepped up the battle towards the amorphous anti-government "boogaloo" motion on Tuesday, banning accounts of adherents who inspired violence throughout current anti-racism protests throughout america.
Facebook Inc stepped up the battle against the amorphous anti-government "boogaloo" movement on Tuesday, banning accounts of adherents who encouraged violence during recent anti-racism protests across the United States.

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