LGBT Tech Cited in The Progressive on Dangers of "Segregate-and-Suppress" Legislation
- Tatyana Ithier
- Jun 24
- 1 min read
In The Progressive.org article “Going Too Far,” advocacy groups including LGBT Tech raise concerns about the U.S. “Take It Down Act”—a revenge porn law that critics warn could extend far beyond its intended purpose. The article notes that more than 20 organizations, including the ACLU, EFF, The Internet Society, and LGBT Tech, opposed the bill, warning it “poses a danger to free expression and due process”
LGBT Tech joins these advocates in sounding the alarm: while the legislation targets non-consensual intimate imagery, its broad enforcement mechanisms—mandating content removal within 48 hours of complaint—may unintentionally silence creators, artists, and marginalized voices. The group underscores that such wide-ranging powers risk chilling effects on free speech, disproportionately impacting communities that rely on open access to digital platforms for expression and survival.
Key Takeaway: Laws meant to protect can sometimes overreach. LGBT Tech’s inclusion in this conversation highlights how essential it is to design digital safety regulations that defend individuals without undermining civil liberties or press freedoms.
