Democrat blocks request to strip tech companies of legal immunity related to child pornography

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Democrat blocks request to strip tech companies of legal immunity related to child pornography

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Tuesday objected to a request to pass by unanimous consent a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee to strip big tech companies of legal immunity for child pornography and other child predatory material posted on their social media platforms. Wyden argued the legislation would weaken the…