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In a world where justice was truly just and not a political weapon in the hands of a power-hungry regime, Douglass Mackey would never have seen the inside of a courtroom over a funny, satirical meme. Yet, here we are, in a scenario that was ripped from some dystopian novel—Mackey wasn’t just tried; he was convicted and sentenced to federal prison for simply sharing a meme that mocked Hillary Clinton’s supporters. Yes, America is in big trouble. In an unexpected turn of events, Harvard Law has dived headfirst into the meme wars, taking a stand that aligns with Doug’s case. Could this mark a turning point for Harvard? We’re all hoping it’s not just a win for Harvard but a true moment of redemption for America as well.

Douglass Mackey posted about this surprise twist on X:

BREAKING: The Harvard Law Review covers my case, slamming the prosecution…

“Mackey’s case directly concerns questions around the intersection of free speech and satire in modern online discourse.”

“Using memes to prove a criminal conspiracy risks chilling a vast amount of speech on social media”

“That Mackey’s primitive meme — sandwiched between thousands of his other tweets — could have fooled American voters into believing that the 2016 election allowed voting by text does indeed strain belief.”

“Memes allow for ideas and critiques to spread rapidly on digital platforms and are associated with a participatory culture that can see hundreds or thousands of individuals working and reworking images and text. This was particularly true during the 2016 election, with fierce and often uncivil debates about the candidates’ merits taking place through memes on Twitter. That Mackey’s “Avoid the Line” meme should be ripped from this context and held up as a serious attempt at a conspiracy to deny some voters the right to vote is a questionable assertion at best.”

“[…] there is scant surety for the 2024 election “shitposter” that she won’t find the FBI knocking on her door seven years after making an edgy post on X.”

“Section 241 requires the mere existence of a conspiracy, not any demonstration of actual harm. As such, internet memes seem like a particularly inappropriate medium to expand § 241 to. The nature of memetic discourse online is inherently collaborative, with large groups of often anonymous individuals conspiring to “own” other groups of individuals they disagree with politically through the use of satirical images. A great deal of politically charged online and offline discourse will be threatened if the conduct in Mackey becomes part of § 241’s purview.”

“Should every internet poster who has ever taken part in creating an edgy meme during an election season — even those who intended to interfere with their political enemies by “owning” them with “Avoid the Line”–style misinformation memes — be subject to § 241 prosecution? The potential chilling effect on free speech would be high, far outweighing the prevention of dubious injury in such cases.”

“Many readers of this comment are likely diametrically opposed to everything Mackey stands for, both politically and personally. But prosecuting him under § 241 for posting memes was a poor decision by the Department of Justice.”

“That Mackey has now been convicted and sentenced to seven months in prison […] is a blow to online speech and provides a potent precedent that could be wielded against political enemies of a future administration.”

Read it in full here: https://harvardlawreview.org/print/vol-137/united-states-v-mackey/

We encourage you to read the entire Harvard Law Review comment here.

Douglass Mackey isn’t just sitting back and accepting his unjust fate. Far from it. He’s pushing back against this oppressive regime, and his battle is bigger than just his own situation—it’s a fight for all of us.

Mr. Mackey sat down with Tucker to discuss his case a few months ago.

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Mr. Mackey is standing up for the First Amendment, a cornerstone of American life and freedom. This case isn’t just a legal matter; it’s a test of America’s values. That’s why he’s appealing and ready to take this fight all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary. But facing off against a regime with endless resources, Mackey is in a true “David vs. Goliath” scenario, and he needs your support. Donating to his cause isn’t just helping one man; it’s contributing to a fight that affects the freedoms of every American. Please, consider supporting him in this crucial battle.

On April 5th, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will hear Doug’s case. He needs funding to prepare for the hearing. Please donate to fight for free speech here: memedefensefund.com or here: GiveSendGo.com/douglassmackeycase

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