JAWBONE Act introduced to allow suing over coercion
By The BriefBrief
Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Ron Wyden introduced the JAWBONE Act to let people sue for damages over illegal coercion of platforms.
WHO:Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Ron Wyden
WHAT:Introduced the JAWBONE Act, which would allow suing for damages if a government official illegally coerces a social media, AI, or broadcasting company to remove a post.
WHEN:Jun 11, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The bill was introduced to create a damages right when a government official illegally coerces a company to remove a post.
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