Terrorism Lawsuits Threaten Lawful Speech
August 6, 2024
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Personal Statement from James Watkins to Committee on Homeland Security 8chan Inquiry
September 18, 2023
Chairman Thompson and Members of the Committee: Today, James Watkins appears for a congressional deposition addressing your Committee’s concern over social media companies’ efforts to address online extremist content. We have prepared this statement in an effort to assist the Committee in understanding how careful and responsible a platform 8chan is. While Mr. Watkins is ...
Three Constitutional Thickets: Why Regulating Online Violent Extremism is Hard
September 18, 2023
In this paper, I review U.S. constitutional considerations for lawmakers seeking to balance terrorist threats against free expression online. The point is not to advocate for any particular rule. In particular, I do not seek to answer moral or norms-based questions about what content Internet platforms should take down. I do, however, note the serious ...