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A federal judge halted Florida's law penalizing social media platforms for banning political figures, citing 1st Amendment rights. Maine enacted strict laws against facial recognition, limiting its use to serious crimes with FBI assistance. Washington state has similar regulations. Free Newsy headlines are available for streaming.

What fines were proposed for social media platforms that banned political candidates under Florida's law?

What was the federal judge's ruling regarding Florida's new law on social media platforms?

What does the judge say about the state's reason to regulate conversations on privately owned platforms?

What new laws has Maine passed regarding facial recognition technology?

Under what conditions can police in Washington state use facial recognition technology?