US Bans British, EU Officials Over Online Speech
Update: 2025-12-24
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The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on three individuals, including British citizens Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford, and former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, for allegedly attempting to suppress American free speech online. The State Department accused Ahmed and Melford of pressuring U.S. platforms to censor views they disagree with, while Breton was targeted for leading the EUs Digital Services Act. The move has sparked reactions, with Breton suggesting censorship is coming from unexpected places and U.S. officials condemning it as an infringement on American sovereignty. The sanctions come amidst a broader pushback against foreign rules like Britains Online Safety Act, with lawmakers advancing the GRANITE Act to let U.S. firms sue regulators abroad and block fines.
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