Staff Reports
In a major victory for free speech and the protection of constitutional rights, a judge has blocked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) from interfering in the 2024 presidential election. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that CISA had violated the First Amendment by collaborating with Silicon Valley to censor constitutionally protected speech.
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This is a huge blow to the Biden Administration, which has continuously sought to silence disfavored viewpoints and control the narrative surrounding elections. CISA, housed within the Department of Homeland Security, has been at the forefront of this censorship enterprise. The agency worked hand in hand with the FBI to silence the Hunter Biden laptop story, a clear violation of the rights of millions of Americans.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey celebrated the ruling, emphasizing that Missouri doesn’t back down when it comes to defending the Constitution. Bailey’s motion to include CISA in the court order blocking First Amendment violations was granted, putting a stop to the agency’s attempts to coerce tech companies into removing or restricting posts.
It is incredibly disturbing to think that a government agency tasked with cybersecurity and infrastructure would be actively involved in suppressing free speech. This is a clear overreach of power and a violation of the principles upon which this nation was founded. Americans should be able to freely express their opinions and scrutinize elections without fear of government interference.
The panel of judges who delivered this ruling were all nominated by Republican presidents, highlighting the importance of judicial appointments in upholding constitutional rights. This decision sets the stage for a potential Supreme Court case, as the Biden administration has vowed to appeal. It is crucial that the rights of Americans to criticize elections and demand voting integrity are protected at the highest level.
We must remain vigilant in the fight to preserve free speech and ensure that the government does not overstep its bounds. The ruling against CISA is a victory for the Constitution and a reminder that our rights are worth fighting for. Let us hope that the Supreme Court upholds this decision and reinforces the importance of the First Amendment in safeguarding our democracy.
