Colin McDonnell
Attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), representing clients in First Amendment litigation challenging government-influenced content removals and advocating for online free expression.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 30min
How The Govt Uses Big Tech to Silence Critics
Colin McDonnell, an attorney at FIRE defending online free expression. He discusses government pressure on Apple and Facebook to remove ICE-tracking apps and large Facebook groups. He explains how platforms complied quickly, legal arguments about recording law enforcement, claims of doxxing versus protected speech, and why courts must block government coercion of tech companies.
