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GOP senator criticizes Facebook for removing some event pages promoting protests against stay-at-home orders

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) requested if "free speech is now illegal" when Facebook took down posts for occasions supposed to advertise huge gatherings of folks protesting against public well being measures to combat the unfold of COVID-19.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) asked if "free speech is now illegal" when Facebook took down posts for events intended to promote large gatherings of people protesting against public health measures to fight the spread of COVID-19.

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Author: Newsweek

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