"Invalidate the criminalization of protected First Amendment activity and to also strip Maui County of any ability to criminally charge anyone who exercises their First Amendment rights."
U.S. gov't has "used taxpayer dollars to pressure large social media platforms into moderating online discourse on topics like COVID-19 vaccines and the use of masks."
A medical group called the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons demanded mask mandates end after studies found masks do not prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.
The core of the lawsuit is an accusation that the government has colluded with major tech companies to stifle the freedom of speech of countless American citizens.
X CEO Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the state of California for reportedly violating his company's free speech rights by demanding open moderation policies.
Earlier in June, Shroyer entered a guilty plea to a single Class A Misdemeanor for trespassing, with the specific charge being "Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds" on January 6, 2021.
