National Science Foundation under fire, as FOIA requests expose unconstitutional censorship ring
By ljdevon // 2025-03-07
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In a bold move to uncover the truth behind the Biden regime’s alleged weaponization of federal agencies to suppress free speech, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has launched a series of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests targeting the National Science Foundation (NSF). The ADF’s Center for Free Speech is demanding transparency about the NSF’s involvement in funding tools and partnerships that may have been used to censor Americans online. This investigation, announced on February 28, 2025, seeks to expose how taxpayer dollars may have been funneled into programs designed to silence dissenting voices and enforce compliance with government narratives. The ADF’s actions come amid growing concerns that the Biden administration, through its vast network of federal agencies, has systematically violated the First Amendment by coercing social media platforms to suppress speech it deemed inconvenient or “misinformation.” Key Points: • The ADF has filed FOIA requests with the NSF, seeking records of communications between the agency and major tech companies like Meta, Google, and X (formerly Twitter), as well as universities and non-profits involved in online speech moderation. • The requests focus on terms like “misinformation,” “disinformation,” “hate speech,” and “election integrity,” which were often used as justification for censorship during the Biden administration. • ADF alleges that the NSF funded organizations like Meedan, a “misinformation” flagger, which received a $5.7 million grant in 2021 to combat “hate, abuse, and misinformation.” • The investigation covers the period from 2018 to 2025, aiming to uncover the extent of federal involvement in online censorship and potential First Amendment violations. • ADF Senior Counsel Phil Sechler accused the Biden administration of creating a “censorship regime” to suppress voices critical of its policies.

The NSF’s role in online censorship

The NSF, an independent federal agency tasked with advancing science and technology, is now under scrutiny for its alleged role in funding tools and programs that facilitated online censorship. According to the ADF’s FOIA requests, the NSF’s Convergence Accelerator Section may have collaborated with organizations like Meedan, which trained Facebook’s “fact-checkers” and developed tools to flag “misinformation” in private messaging apps. The ADF is also investigating the NSF’s communications with universities such as the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, and MIT, as well as non-profits like the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD). The 2021 grant to Meedan, ostensibly aimed at combating “hate, abuse, and misinformation,” raises questions about how federal funds were used to influence online discourse. Critics argue that terms like “misinformation” and “hate speech” were weaponized by the Biden administration to silence dissent, particularly on contentious issues like COVID-19 origins, vaccine efficacy, and election integrity.

A censorship regime built on deception

ADF Senior Counsel Phil Sechler minced no words in his condemnation of the Biden administration’s actions. “Instead of defending free speech and the First Amendment, the previous administration set up a censorship regime,” Sechler stated. He emphasized that taxpayers have a right to know if their money was used to create tools that suppressed certain voices and how deeply federal agencies were involved in social media censorship. The ADF’s investigation is part of a broader effort to hold the Biden administration accountable for its alleged abuses of power. The FOIA requests seek to uncover whether federal agencies like the NSF acted as enablers of censorship, working hand-in-hand with tech giants to control the flow of information online. This collaboration, critics argue, represents a dangerous overreach of government authority and a blatant violation of constitutional rights.

Litigation looms as ADF seeks accountability

If the FOIA requests reveal evidence of First Amendment violations, the ADF has made it clear that litigation is on the table. Mathew Hoffmann, legal counsel for the ADF’s Center for Free Speech, told The Federalist that the organization is prepared to take legal action if necessary. “If the documents show that anyone’s rights have been violated through censorship, litigation will certainly be an option,” Hoffmann said. The ADF’s efforts are not just about exposing past wrongs but also about preventing future abuses. By shedding light on the federal government’s role in online censorship, the organization hopes to restore trust in public institutions and reaffirm the importance of free speech in a democratic society. The ADF’s FOIA requests represent a critical step in unraveling the web of deception and control woven by the Biden administration. By targeting the NSF and other federal agencies, the ADF is shining a light on the dark corners of government overreach, where taxpayer dollars may have been used to silence dissent and enforce compliance with politically motivated narratives. This investigation is a stark reminder that regimes that resort to censorship are the most desperate kinds. The Biden administration’s alleged efforts to suppress free speech reveal a profound fear of the truth and a willingness to trample on constitutional rights to maintain control. As the ADF continues its fight for transparency, one thing is clear: the truth is not misinformation, and censorship is not content moderation. The American people deserve to know how their government has used—and abused—its power, and the ADF is determined to ensure they get the answers they deserve. In the end, this battle is not just about uncovering the past; it’s about safeguarding the future. For if the government can silence its critics today, what will stop it from doing so tomorrow? The ADF’s fight is a fight for the soul of America, a nation built on the principles of freedom, transparency, and the unyielding pursuit of truth. Sources include: Reclaimthenet.org Docs.reclaimthenet.org [PDF] Enoch, Brighteon.ai
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