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Meme Policing in Texas: A Dangerous Crackdown on Political Speech

The Texas House just passed a bill that could jail citizens for sharing altered political memes. It isn't just overreach; it's a constitutional crisis in the making.

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May 02, 2025
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Imagine sharing a meme poking fun at a candidate’s debate gaffe, only to find yourself facing a $4,000 fine or jail time. That’s the chilling reality Texans could face under House Bill 366, which just passed the state’s House of Representatives. The new law makes it a crime to share altered political images, videos, or audio without a state-mandated dis…

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