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Texas law prohibiting social media companies from banning users over their viewpoints reinstated by appeals court
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A federal appeals courtroom on Wednesday reinstated a Republican-backed Texas legislation that prohibits massive social media firms from banning customers over their political viewpoints.
The choice palms a win to Republicans who’ve lengthy criticized social media platforms reminiscent of Twitter for what they name anti-conservative bias — disapproval that was amplified when President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter for violating the platform’s guidelines on inciting violence in the course of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the U.S. Capitol.
The order didn’t consider the legislation on its constitutionality however as a substitute permits the legislation to return into impact whereas the case proceeds in district courtroom, in accordance with a statement from one of many plaintiff teams. The ruling got here from a three-judge panel on the fifth U.S. Circuit Court docket of Appeals — which is commonly thought-about essentially the most conservative appeals courtroom within the nation — and was not accompanied by a written opinion explaining the choice on the time of publication.
Two massive business commerce teams that characterize firms reminiscent of Google and Twitter sued to dam the legislation final fall.
In December, a federal district courtroom choose dominated in favor of the teams and blocked the legislation whereas the lawsuit continues, reasoning that the First Modification protects an organization’s proper to reasonable content material and known as components of the legislation “prohibitively imprecise.” Because of this, Texas Lawyer Basic Ken Paxton appealed the district choose’s resolution to the circuit courtroom.
Handed throughout a particular session final yr, Home Invoice 20 additionally requires social media platforms with greater than 50 million month-to-month customers to publicly disclose details about content material removing and account suspensions.
“HB 20 is an assault on the First Modification, and it is constitutionally rotten from prime to backside,” Chris Marchese, counsel for the NetChoice business commerce group, tweeted after the ruling. “So in fact we will enchantment in the present day’s unprecedented, unexplained, and unlucky order by a break up 2-1 panel.”
The choice comes as businessman Elon Musk is poised to purchase Twitter and probably remake the corporate’s moderation insurance policies — a transfer that conservatives have cheered. Musk lately mentioned he would reinstate Trump’s account if the acquisition is accomplished.
“Sadly, we have now a handful of individuals in America in the present day who need to management the city sq., who need to management social media and need to implement silence,” state Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said in assist of the invoice final yr. “When you’ve got a viewpoint totally different from theirs, they need to shut you up. That’s not the American method, and that’s not the Texas method.”
The legislation doesn’t present any particular civil penalties for breaking the legislation, moreover permitting customers to sue to recuperate their courtroom prices from the corporate present in violation. The legislation additionally empowers the lawyer basic to pursue violations.
The Texas lawyer basic’s workplace didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
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Steve Sarkisian could be in for an interesting offseason once Texas’ College Football Playoff run ends.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, NFL teams could call and inquire about Sarkisian as they look to fill open head coaching roles. Schefter added that Sarkisian has drawn some interest from the NFL level.
ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter just said he expects NFL teams to inquire about Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian.
Needless to say, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte needs to make sure those calls go to voicemail. pic.twitter.com/cs4AVIYCOQ
— Anwar Richardson (@AnwarRichardson) January 5, 2025
Sarkisian is currently in the middle of his second CFP push with the Longhorns. Texas sits at 13-2 and is one win away from playing for a national championship.
In February 2024, Sarkisian received a four-year extension that keeps him at Texas through 2030. He has led the Longhorns to a 38-16 record since taking over the program in 2021.
Sarkisian has experience at the NFL level, previously serving as the Oakland Raiders’ quarterbacks coach in 2004 and the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator from 2017-18.
Texas looks to keep its strong season rolling when it takes on Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday at AT&T Stadium.
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The Longhorns topped the Sun Devils 39-31 in double overtime to set up a CFP semifinal showdown against Ohio State on Jan. 10 in Arlington.
Two of the most recognizable programs in college sports will face off soon in North Texas.
Texas football versus Ohio State football will not only be a clash of blue bloods, but it’s a national-title game qualifier. The College Football Playoff semifinal decides one spot in the Football Bowl Subdivision championship game later this month. The other finalist will be determined by the Orange Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State.
So where is the Cotton Bowl? Where will Texas play Ohio State?
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Remember, the Longhorns and Buckeyes won’t be playing at the Cotton Bowl. For decades the Cotton Bowl Classic took place at the Cotton Bowl stadium on the Texas state fairgrounds in Dallas. But for the last 15 years, this New Year’s Six bowl been played just west of “Big D,” in Arlington.
Here’s everything you know about the game at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys:
Where is the Cotton Bowl?
The postseason college football game known as the Cotton Bowl Classic has been at AT&T Stadium since 2010 after more than 60 years in Dallas. AT&T Stadium may be almost two decades old but the billion-dollar venue still seen as one of the country’s premier sites for sports events. Meanwhile, the Cotton Bowl stadium still stands in Dallas and still hosts ballgames, including the Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.
Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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What channel is showing Ohio State vs Texas football?
The Cotton Bowl will be broadcast Friday on ESPN. You can also stream the game on ESPN here as well.
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN
What time is the Cotton Bowl?
The home of the Dallas Cowboys will be the home of the Longhorns — though technically it will be neutral-site game — when Texas plays inside AT&T Stadium for the Cotton Bowl at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
Date: Friday, Jan. 10.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
College Football Playoff remaining schedule
- Orange Bowl: No. 6 Penn State vs No. 7 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 | ESPN
- Cotton Bowl: No. 5 Texas vs No. 8 Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 | ESPN
CFP National Championship
- 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 | ESPN
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The College Station editions of the Lone Star Showdown continues on Saturday with the Texas Longhorns facing the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena in the SEC debut for head coach Rodney Terry’s team.
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