Citing 'censorship' concerns, North Idaho internet provider blocks Facebook, Twitter

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A North Idaho internet provider, Your T1 WIFI, confirmed it is blocking Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service for some customers. The move comes after Twitter and Facebook banned President Donald Trump from their platforms due to incitement of violence and undermining the transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden. Because Twitter and Facebook are private companies, their bans on the President do not violate the First Amendment, which protects speech from being limited by the government. Your T1 WIFI's actions, however, could violate Washington state's Net Neutrality law. (Your T1 WIFI provides internet services to North Idaho and the Spokane area.)


Citing 'censorship' concerns, North Idaho internet provider blocks Facebook, Twitter