Coalition for Independent Technology Research
Coverage of Coalition for Independent Technology Research in the Nexus archive.
- Judge freezes travel ban on foreign misinformation researchers
A federal judge froze a State Department policy banning individuals who combat disinformation and hate speech on social media, ruling it violated the First Amendment through viewpoint discrimination. The policy, initiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in 2025, led to deportations of coalition members, including leaders of the Coalition for Independent Technology Research.
- Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over the future of online safety
Tech researchers are suing the Trump administration over a visa restriction policy announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio targeting foreign researchers working on online safety and content moderation. The Coalition for Independent Technology Research argues the policy is unconstitutional and has a chilling effect on free speech and due process rights, while the government claims it targets conduct facilitating foreign censorship rather than speech itself.
- Trump administration defends right to ban content moderation experts from US
The Trump administration is fighting to keep social media moderation advocates out of the US, with a lawsuit between the Coalition for Independent Technology Research and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The suit concerns a policy restricting visas to foreign officials who demand global content moderation policies. The Coalition for Independent Technology Research is arguing for a preliminary injunction blocking the policy.