US Justice Department Looks Into Social Media ‘Stifling’ Free Speech – Sputnik International

A statement published on Wednesday said that the US Justice Department will meet with the attorneys general to discuss social media platforms failing to remain impartial and battle the spread of disinformation.

Source: sputniknews.com

Giant social media companies have come under further scrutiny, as U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and State Attorney General have begun investigating the potential antitrust action by the companies. Google, Twitter and Facebook have been highly criticized by President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans lately for repressing conservative voices. The DOJ and State Attorney General are concerned about anti-competitive behaviors and intentional stifling the free exchange of ideas. U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general on September 25, to discuss concerns about the tech companies.