If a mayor or council member uses Facebook for government business, they can’t block you based on your viewpoint. Courts in Kentucky and Ohio have ruled that this kind of online censorship may violate the First Amendment.
If a mayor or city council member uses their Facebook page (or any social media account) to discuss government business, share policy updates, or communicate with constituents, they cannot block users based on their views. Courts have ruled that when public officials use social media for official purposes, those pages become designated public forums where the First Amendment applies. Blocking you for asking tough questions, expressing disagreement, or criticizing their decisions may violate your constitutional rights. This issue has become increasingly common in Kentucky and Ohio, and lawsuits have been filed to stop public officials from silencing citizens online.
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