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Social media giants brace for lawsuits thanks to Texas anti-censorship law

By Nihal Krishan
Published May 20, 2022 11:00am ET
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Social media giants brace for lawsuits thanks to Texas anti-censorship law
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, left, listens as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, right, gives his State of the State Address in the House Chamber, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Austin, Texas. | (Eric Gay/AP)

Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are likely to be sued by Texans who have been restricted on the platforms thanks to a new anti-censorship law in the state.

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