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There’s a large difference between tampering with an election by spreading misinformation (illegal) and posting a picture that expresses an opinion (free speech

• trollbridge 5mo ago
  Well, his conviction was eventually overturned on appeal.
• strictnein 5mo ago
  > There’s a large difference between tampering with an election by spreading misinformation (illegal) Spreading misinformation about elections is broadly legal. "Are election-related false statements protected by the First Amendment? Generally yes, but not if they seek to interfere with the process of voting." https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/08/Fact-Sheet-False-Misleading-and-Intimidating-Election-Information.pdf https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites...
• billfor 5mo ago
  No there isn't, according to the appeals court which overturned it.
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