A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California bill that outlaws AI-generated “deepfake” content and required the removal of “deceptive content” from social media. 

The preliminary injunction comes just two weeks after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the controversial measure into law, igniting a spat with X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. It also comes roughly a month before Election Day. 

The Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute had filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christopher Kohls, known as “Mr Reagan” online, who created satirical political videos, including one calling out the governor targeted as being “illegal” under the bill he signed. 

In the lawsuit, Reagan argued that the bill was unconstitutional. 

“The court agreed, granting a preliminary injunction that finds California has no ‘license to bulldoze over the longstanding tradition of critique, parody, and satire protected by the First Amendment,’” HLLI said in a news release. “HLLI does not know whether California intends to appeal.”

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A spokesperson for Newsom’s office warned that deepfakes “threaten the integrity of our elections, and these new laws protect our democracy while preserving free speech — in a manner no more stringent than those in other states, including deep-red Alabama.”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to journalists in the media center at the Pennsylvania Convention Center before the first presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“We’re confident the courts will uphold the state’s ability to regulate these types of dangerous and misleading deepfakes,” the governor’s office said in a statement to Fox News Digital, noting that “Satire remains alive and well in California — even for those who miss the punchline.”

Fox News Digital’s Jamie Joseph contributed to this report. 

The San Francisco 49ers got some good injury news for two of their best players, and both are expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.

Multiple reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicate TE George Kittle and LB Fred Warner will both play despite being questionable.

“49ers TE George Kittle, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.”

“49ers LB Fred Warner, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a sprained ankle, is expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source.”

Kittle did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before being limited on Friday with his rib issue. He’s already missed one game this season.

Warner saw the same fate as Kittle during the week in terms of not practicing the first two days before returning on Friday thanks to a sprained ankle suffered in the second quarter of last week’s matchup for the 49ers.

Prior to that, Warner played nearly every defensive snap for San Francisco.

You don’t have to tell Kyler Murray how good Warner is:

“Fred’s elite. I’ve been on the field with him for a while now, so I look forward to every opportunity I get to play against him,” said Murray previously this week.

“When you play against the greats – and he’ll go down as one of the best ever – you cherish those moments, and you go after it. I’m not shying away from him by any means, but he’s a great player.”

Both Kittle and Warner are essential pieces to both sides of the ball in San Francisco, and despite carrying serious potential to miss Week 5, the 49ers will see both stars suit up.

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DENVER — A pair of longtime divisional rivals get set to lock horns on Sunday, as the Denver Broncos look to squeak out another win, this time against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Las Vegas Raiders (2-2) vs. Denver Broncos (2-2)

• When: Sunday, October 6
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, Colo.)
• Channel: FOX­­
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The Broncos had a tough start to the season, losing to the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers. However, rookie Bo Nix found some rhythm in Week 3, leading to a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last week, the offense stumbled once again, but the defense stood tall against Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Despite Denver only reaching the endzone once, it was enough to come away with a 10-9 win. The goal for the Broncos this season is to show signs of improvement after a tough 2023 season. It looks like the team is on the right path.

The Raiders have the expectations to stay around the playoff picture. It certainly has been an up-and-down start to their season. After losing to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, Las Vegas rallied back to upend the Baltimore Ravens. However, the Raiders then lost to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, before bouncing back to beat the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Gardner Minshew has been okay at quarterback, but it comes down to how strong the Raiders’ defense is in determining if they have a chance to win.

Since their first meeting in 1960, the Raiders are 73-54-2 against the Broncos, winning each of the last eight matchups.

MY PICK: Broncos win, 20-18

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