Facebook: outrage as new rules bar undocumented migrants from buying political ads

Facebook: outrage as new rules bar undocumented migrants from buying political ads

6 years ago
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/16/facebook-rules-political-ads-election-interference

Changes to network’s policy means political ad buyers must verify their identities with social security number or driver’s license

A new Facebook policy meant to curb election interference is also prohibiting undocumented immigrants from buying political ads, which, critics say, could silence activists and disrupt organizing efforts on the platform.