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May 07, 2012

Judge Rules That Facebook ‘Like’ Button Doesn’t Count as Protected Speech

A federal judge in Virginia ruled last month that clicking the “like” button on Facebook does not count as protected speech after six sheriff’s office employees said they were fired for liking their boss’ opponent.

 
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