A new bipartisan bill called the JAWBONE Act, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden, would allow Americans to sue government officials for attempting to illegally coerce social media, AI, or broadcasting companies to remove their content. The legislation also establishes new transparency requirements for government communications with these platforms, potentially enabling high-profile cases like Jimmy Kimmel suing FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
Background
The bill addresses growing concerns about government overreach in content moderation on digital platforms, following controversies around alleged censorship and government pressure on social media companies. The issue gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 US elections.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jun 12, 2026 at 01:23 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10