Raskin criticizes Meta's explanation and seeks records on the suspension
Jamie RaskinRanking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee
Raskin criticizes Meta's explanation and says the suspension blocked organizing and safety information. He seeks records on whether the administration was involved.
“Meta keeps blaming technical glitches, but somehow the glitches always seem to work in Donald Trump’s favor.”
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Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protest day, then calls it an automated error
Meta suspended the No Kings Coalition's Instagram account during the coalition's October 17, 2026 day of early-voting events. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone called it an automated error and later attributed it to a Claude tool's reading activity. Organizers, Democratic senators and Common Cause question the explanation or call the suspension censorship.
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The ranking members issue separate comments alongside their joint request for a briefing from Meta.
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Raskin comments on Meta's explanations for account restrictions.
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He requests records rather than asserting that government involvement has been established.
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The reference is the No Kings suspension. Raskin expressly criticizes its effects and Meta's handling, beyond questioning the technical explanation.
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