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quickthrowman 4 hours ago

There’s a large difference between tampering with an election by spreading misinformation (illegal) and posting a picture that expresses an opinion (free speech)

strictnein 38 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

> There’s a large difference between tampering with an election by spreading misinformation (illegal)

Spreading misinformation about elections is broadly legal.

"Are election-related false statements protected by the First Amendment?

Generally yes, but not if they seek to interfere with the process of voting."

https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/wp-content/uploads/sites...

trollbridge 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Well, his conviction was eventually overturned on appeal.