Facebook’s independent Oversight Board has accepted a referral from the platform to review its decision to indefinitely suspend former President Trump.
Why it matters: While Trump critics largely praised the company’s decision to remove the then-president’s account for potential incitement of violence, many world leaders and free speech advocates pushed back on the decision, arguing it sets a dangerous precedent for free speech moving forward.
What they’re saying: “We believe our decision was necessary and right,” Nick Clegg, Facebook’s VP of global affairs said in a statement. Continue reading.