DHS asks Facebook, Twitter and others to take action on posts calling for 'violence' amid protests
, DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf wrote: "In light of the violence, looting, and vandalism that marred many of the protests throughout the country, and in light of the role social media may have played in organizing this unlawful conduct, I am asking you to help keep Americans safe by taking appropriate action, consistent with your terms of service, against content that promotes, incites, or assists the commission of imminent illegal activities and violence.
The Trump Administration and conservative allies in Congress have focused heavily on the role of tech companies in moderating content and have sought to strip them of a . Trump and other conservatives have repeatedly criticized the social media giants of displaying bias in their procedures and algorithms that disadvantage conservative voices, though the companies deny this.
Now, Trump and conservative lawmakers in Congress are attempting to dismantle key protections provided by
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