Current Events > I wonder if the Speech or Debate Clause applies to social media

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Block_that_Kick 11/06/23 4:19:58 PM #1:	Maybe well find out. https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/1721560193564016857 --- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. <cite>Block_that_Kick posted [p:977069951] in I wonder i... [t:80613172]...</cite> <quote>Maybe well find out.https://twitter.com/MarshaBlackburn/status/1721560193564016857 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 11/06/23 4:27:09 PM #2:	It would not. Even if it's her government account, the clause is usually only protects official acts. Graham tried to invoke it for his election interference and failed. You cannot use Twitter or social media to censor people though from your official account. In general, the clause means that a person cannot be arrested or otherwise charged while coming and going from Congress or making statements on the floor. It can likely also protect constituent services and committee activities. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:977070112] in I wonder i... [t:80613172]...</cite> <quote>It would not. Even if it's her government account, the clause is usually only protects official acts. Graham tried to invoke it for his election interference and failed. You cannot use Twitter or social media to censor people though from your official account.In general, the clause means that a person cannot be arrested or otherwise charged while coming and going from Congress or making statements on the floor. It can likely also protect constituent services and committee activities. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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