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quickthrowmanyesterday at 3:49 PM3 repliesview on HN

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


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billforyesterday at 8:24 PM

No there isn't, according to the appeals court which overturned it.

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trollbridgeyesterday at 3:52 PM

Well, his conviction was eventually overturned on appeal.

strictneinyesterday at 6:59 PM

> 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."

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