Kentucky State Senator Gary Boswell thinks First Amendment rights can just be taken away

 

This year, KY passed a bill to require Persons Forced to Register to disclose their real names on social media. This is important because the state is trying to circumvent free AND anonymous speech rights of PFRs. By forcing PFRs to use their real names, it insures they're kicked off of certain platforms like Facebook or TikTok due to their status. They're essentially passing the buck by getting private companies to violate free speech rights. SCOTUS already upheld the rights of PFRs to use social media, so Boswell can suck it. 

https://www.owensborotimes.com/news/2024/07/more-information-surfaces-regarding-anonymous-child-sex-offender-lawsuit/

SB 249, co-sponsored by local state Senator Gary Boswell, received unanimous bipartisan support. It passed the Senate 38-0 and House 96-0 before the governor signed it into law. 

“I do think this law is valid and constitutional. Furthermore, it’s a common-sense law to me,” he said. “People convicted of felonies give up their rights they otherwise would have, like the Second Amendment. The plaintiff is arguing for freedom of speech. Some of his rights might be taken away, but it’s to protect children, and the government has a strong interest in that.”