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The Republicans portray themselves as the party of free speech. They have repeatedly claimed that any form of censorship or limits on free speech leads to tyranny.

And they've set the bar really bloody high. Even the most milquetoast criticism of blatant racist, misogynistic, homophobic, or transphobic vilification has been described as an attack on free speech.

The American right has repeatedly argued that its right to free speech extends beyond government. That private websites or social media apps banning (or "shadow banning") users for trolling and harassment constitutes an attack on free speech.

So by *their own logic*, how on Earth is it okay for the to deport 300 uni students for engaging in political free speech?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/27/state-department-visas-pro-palestine-protesters