Objective: To permanently prohibit the operation of any organization or entity that engages in activities that infringe upon individuals’ rights to free speech, privacy, or engages in doxxing, particularly through digital platforms. This proposal specifically addresses the activities of organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) when they overstep into practices that violate these fundamental rights.
Key Provisions:
- Definition of Infringing Activities:
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Doxxing: The act of publicly disclosing private or identifying information about an individual without their consent, especially with the intent to harass, threaten, or silence.
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Suppression of Free Speech: Any action by an organization that leads to the censorship, intimidation, or punitive measures against individuals for their expression of views, particularly when these views are legally protected under the First Amendment or equivalent rights in other jurisdictions.
- Legal Ban:
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Immediate Termination: Any organization found guilty of engaging in doxxing or the systematic suppression of free speech will be legally banned from operation within the jurisdiction where the act is enforced.
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Asset Seizure: Upon legal conviction, assets of the organization used in such activities may be seized to prevent further abuse.
- Oversight and Enforcement:
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Establishment of a Civil Liberties Oversight Commission (CLOC): An independent body tasked with monitoring, investigating, and recommending actions against organizations that engage in infringing activities.
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Digital Platforms Compliance:
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Platforms must report organizations engaging in these activities to the CLOC.
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Platforms failing to act against reported organizations or users engaging in such activities will face penalties or loss of operational licenses in extreme cases.
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- Penalties for Individuals:
- Individuals within these organizations who knowingly participate in or direct such activities will face personal legal consequences, including fines, bans from social media platforms, and potential criminal charges.
- Appeal Process:
- A clear and transparent appeal process for organizations to dispute findings, ensuring due process while protecting civil liberties.
- International Considerations:
- Encourage international cooperation to extend the ban globally, where applicable, to prevent organizations from relocating operations to countries with laxer regulations.
- Public Education and Awareness:
- Implement educational programs to inform the public about rights to privacy and free speech, and how to report violations.
- Amendments to Current Laws:
- Revise existing privacy and speech laws to explicitly include provisions against doxxing and the suppression of free speech by organizations, with harsh penalties for violations.
Implementation:
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This act would require legislative approval at both state and federal levels in the U.S., or national legislative bodies in other countries.
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Enforcement would involve federal and state law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with the newly formed CLOC.
Rationale: The increasing capability of organizations to influence, silence, or target individuals through digital means calls for robust legal frameworks to protect democratic values like free speech and privacy. This proposal aims to create a deterrent effect against such practices while preserving the right of entities to operate within the bounds of lawful advocacy and protection against hate speech and discrimination, without resorting to vigilante justice or suppression tactics.
Conclusion: This proposal seeks to ensure that organizations like the ADL, while aiming to combat hate and protect minorities, do not overstep into areas that infringe upon individual rights, thereby maintaining a balance between security and liberty in the digital age.