When the First Amendment was written, having a public debate meant gathering in a town hall, a public square, or some other meeting place where ideas could clash face-to-face. The Framers of our Constitution knew that open dialogue and robust debate are essential to a free society, so they enacted strong protections for the freedom of speech.

Those protections were ahead of their time. The public square, like many other things, has gone digital. The internet and social media are now the “locations” where people “meet” to discuss important topics. Though the environment for free speech has changed, its importance has not—and neither should the protections we give it.

Enter the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Don’t let its name fool you. It may sound like an innocuous European law, but the DSA is a digital gag order with global consequences. If left unchecked, it can censor you no matter where you live, including in the United States. Read more»

Bryan Chai | “The EU Digital Services Act Could Cripple Free Speech – Even In America ” | March 30, 2026

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