JNS: Federal appeals court rules in favor of Facebook in case on Hamas terror victims

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"A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided against victims of attacks by Hamas who looked to hold Facebook accountable for allegedly enabling a social-media platform for the U.S.-designated terrorist group to promote its objectives. 'More must be done to hold Facebook accountable for providing a platform for Hamas,' David Ibsen, executive director of the Counter Extremism Project, told JNS. 'Unfortunately, the existing U.S. regulatory framework created in 1996 is no longer adequate to provide solutions and relief to individuals that endure the consequences of terrorist misuse of Facebook and other platforms.'"  

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August 1, 2019
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Extremists: Their Words. Their Actions.

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On April 3, 2017, the day Vladimir Putin was due to visit the city, a suicide bombing was carried out in the St. Petersburg metro, killing 15 people and injuring 64. An al-Qaeda affiliate, Imam Shamil Battalion, claimed responsibility. 

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