Gun Owners of America Files Lawsuit Against Facebook and Kamala Harris for Suppression of 2A Truth

Published on October 6, 2020
Duration: 7:56

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) against Facebook, Kamala Harris, and AFP Fact Check. GOA alleges that Facebook, by using AFP Fact Check (a foreign entity subsidized by the French government) to fact-check articles critical of Kamala Harris's Second Amendment record, violated the Federal Election Campaign Act. The lawsuit claims this action suppressed truthful information, diminished reach, and provided an in-kind contribution to Harris's campaign, influencing the 2020 election.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Kamala Harris, and AFP Fact Check, alleging violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act. GOA claims Facebook used AFP Fact Check, a foreign entity, to suppress truthful information critical of Harris's Second Amendment record, thereby interfering with the 2020 election and providing illegal campaign support.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction: Facebook's Stance on Gun Rights
  2. 00:39GOA Files Lawsuit Against Facebook and Kamala Harris
  3. 00:53Details of the FEC Complaint
  4. 01:32AFP Fact Check: A Foreign Entity's Role
  5. 01:42Erroneous Fact Checks on Kamala Harris's Record
  6. 02:22Impact of Fact Checks: Diminished Reach and False Labels
  7. 02:33GOA's Complaint: Foreign Agent Control of Election Messages
  8. 03:20Prohibited Corporate In-Kind Contribution Allegations
  9. 04:05John Crump's Facebook Ban
  10. 04:46Call to Action: Support GOA
  11. 05:45FEC Appointees and Case Outlook
  12. 06:03Zuckerberg's Testimony on Election Interference
  13. 06:56French Government Meddling Allegation
  14. 07:07Share This Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core allegation in the Gun Owners of America lawsuit against Facebook and Kamala Harris?

Gun Owners of America alleges that Facebook, by using AFP Fact Check (a foreign entity) to label articles critical of Kamala Harris's Second Amendment record as false, violated the Federal Election Campaign Act. This is claimed to have suppressed truthful information and provided an illegal in-kind contribution to her campaign.

Who is AFP Fact Check and why is their involvement in the lawsuit significant?

AFP Fact Check is identified as a foreign media entity that receives subsidies from the French government. Its role is significant because GOA argues that Facebook using a foreign entity to moderate U.S. election-related speech constitutes election interference and a violation of U.S. election law.

How did Facebook allegedly suppress information critical of Kamala Harris's Second Amendment record?

According to GOA's lawsuit, Facebook diminished the reach of articles critical of Kamala Harris's gun rights record and applied an overlay labeling them as 'false news.' These articles were then replaced with AFP's version of the truth, effectively censoring opposing viewpoints.

What is the legal basis for the lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America?

The lawsuit is based on alleged violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA). GOA contends that Facebook's actions, particularly the use of a foreign entity to fact-check political speech and diminish its reach, constitute prohibited corporate in-kind contributions to Kamala Harris's campaign.

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