A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation in media matters for the US, arguing that the agency is likely to violate the free speech rights of the progressive media watchdog.
US District Judge Sparkle L. Sukanan, the appointment of former President Biden, ordered an initial prohibition against the investigation, which Was opened in May,
“It should be destroyed by all Americans when the government takes vengeance against individuals or organizations to engage in constitutionally protected public debate. And that alarm should also be played when the government takes a vengeance against those engaged in news and reporting,” Said 48-Page’s decision. “This case presents a direct first amendment violation.”
The FTC opened the investigation into media matters at the end of May whether the Progressive Media Group had improperly coordinated with advertisers. The Anti-Trust Agency demanded correspondence between media matters and advertisers, as well as with its communication with the watchdog groups.
In response, media matters Lawsed on The FTC in June to block the agency’s investigation is an example of illegal vengeance to oppose the investigation.
President Angelo Caruson said in media matters statement The court’s decision on Friday suggests that “the importance of fighting on folding, which is a lot when faced with threats from the Trump administration.”
Caruson said that the case “is not just about the campaign of media matters and giving silence. However, it is an important examination whether the courts will allow any administration – from any political party – to threaten media and non -profit organizations through illegal abuses of power. We will continue to fight for the first amendment rights protecting every American.”
There were media cases Lawsed on By Tech billionaire Elon Musk and social media platform X in 2023, arguing that the progressive media watchdog collided with advertisers as part of an attempt to draw an advertising dollar from X.
