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

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

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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.

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

May 16, 2018, 11:31pm UTC
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.