Christian Broadcasters Sue To Block Hate Speech Law

Religion News Service reports:

The National Religious Broadcasters, an association of Christian media outlets, has joined a lawsuit seeking to block a California law that requires social media companies to publish their policies on removing hate speech from their platforms.

“In an environment where much religious viewpoint expression is considered ‘controversial’ speech, NRB is acting to stop the weaponization of new laws against Christian communicators,” said Troy Miller, the NRB’s president and chief executive officer, in a statement.

Signing AB 587 last September, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that “California will not stand by as social media is weaponized to spread hate and disinformation that threaten our communities and foundational values as a country.”

Read the full article. In the video below, Miller appears on hate group leader Tony Perkins’ podcast to explain how mass shootings are caused by a lack of Jesus. The guest host in the clip is former GOP Rep. Jody Hice, who was hired by the Family Research Council after losing his bid for Georgia secretary of state.

The National Religious Broadcasters (@NRBAssociation) is seeking to reverse a California law aimed at quelling online hate speech, saying the law affects its members “by having their speech repressed.”https://t.co/3FOQNYKGyp

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