SF Chronicle: California law banning election deepfakes draws conservative challenge hours after being signed

Coverage of HLLI's suit on behalf of Christopher Kohls, the person behind the “Mr Reagan,” YouTube and X accounts, who challenges the constitutionality of two bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom says outlaw “Mr Reagan” parody content illegal.

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September 18, 2024
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HLLI Sues California to Protect Free Speech Rights of “Mr Reagan,” Creator of Viral Kamala Harris Satire Video

The Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute (HLLI), a public interest law firm, is suing California officials on behalf of “Mr Reagan,” a YouTuber who creates political satire videos.

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September 18, 2024
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Kohls v. Bonta

HLLI filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christopher Kohls, known as “Mr Reagan,” the creator satirical political videos, including one called out by Gov. Gavin Newsom as being “illegal” under the bills he signed on September 17, 2024.

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September 17, 2024
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