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President Trump Signs Take It Down Act to Combat Non-Consensual Imagery

The Take It Down Act, signed by President Trump, criminalizes publication of non-consensual imagery and mandates 48-hour removal on platforms.


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On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, targeting non-consensual intimate images and deepfakes. The bipartisan legislation imposes strict penalties and requires platforms to remove offending content within 48 hours of a victim's report. Championing the bill, First Lady Melania Trump highlighted its importance for protecting young victims of online abuse. Despite the overwhelming support, critics argue the law's broad language could lead to censorship of legitimate content. The act represents significant federal action in response to growing concerns over the impact of online exploitation on minors, establishing a framework for victim protection and accountability.

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The Take It Down Act highlights the urgent need to regulate the harmful dissemination of nonconsensual images, including deepfakes, amidst rising online exploitation cases.

Despite bipartisan support for the bill, critics point out the potential for abuse by platforms that may remove legitimate content to avoid legal repercussions.

The law is modeled after the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, raising fears it could similarly facilitate unjust censorship.

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