Thu Sep 19 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Lawsuit Alleges Government Censorship of Vaccine Injury Discussions
A new lawsuit filed by the National Constitutional Law Union (NCLA) accuses the federal government of pressuring social media companies to censor discussions and information about potential COVID-19 vaccine injuries.
The lawsuit, **Dressen, et al. v. Flaherty, et al.**, centers around the experiences of six plaintiffs who claim to have suffered severe side effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. These include Brianne Dressen, Shaun Barcavage, Kristi Dobbs, Nikki Holland, Suzanna Newell, and Ernest Ramirez, whose son tragically died five days after receiving the vaccine.
The NCLA alleges that the White House, CDC, and the Surgeon General’s Office engaged in a coordinated effort to suppress online discussions about vaccine injuries, labeling these discussions as “misinformation” and forcing social media platforms to remove them. This alleged censorship, the lawsuit argues, violates the First Amendment rights of the plaintiffs and others seeking to discuss vaccine safety and health autonomy.
The plaintiffs claim they faced relentless censorship on social media platforms where they sought support and shared their experiences. Their attempts to create private online groups dedicated to discussing vaccine injuries and potential treatments were met with content flags, removals, and outright shutdowns.
Casey Norman, Litigation Counsel at NCLA, describes this case as a “Orwellian” example of government overreach. “The time has come for the federal government and its private partners in this cruel censorship scheme to be held to account for the ongoing harm that they have caused,” he stated.
The lawsuit names several government officials, including [**Insert Names of Officials Here**].
The NCLA is seeking an injunction against this alleged censorship and is demanding accountability for the alleged actions of the government and social media platforms.
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