Celebrities Accuse TikTok of Censoring ICE Criticism After Border Patrol Shooting
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Summary
Celebrities, including actress Megan Stalter, are accusing TikTok of censoring their videos criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the shooting death of VA nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents. Stalter announced she's leaving TikTok, claiming the platform suppressed her critical content about ICE. The article highlights growing tensions between social media platforms and activists speaking out against immigration enforcement actions.
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· 3 pulledHacks star Megan Stalter said she's leaving TikTok because she believes the social media app is censoring videos she made that were critical of ICE.
In the wake of Border Patrol's deadly shooting of VA nurse Alex Pretti, celebrities are speaking out about TikTok suppressing videos critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Stalter joined other celebrities who have been critical of ICE following the shooting of Pretti, the second U.S. citizen to be shot and killed by ICE agents.
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