https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-bans-pages-linked-to-far-right-proud-boys-group-after-arrests/ > The group and its founder Gavin McInnes were removed from Facebook and Instagram, the social network confirmed, highlighting its policies on hate groups. > "Our team continues to study trends in organized hate and hate speech and works with partners to better understand hate organizations as they evolve," a Facebook spokesperson said in an emailed statement.