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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Sanya Mansoor

Outrage after Meta suspends No Kings Instagram account during protests

A woman holds a 'No Kings! Vote Early!' sign at a rally in New York
Protesters gather for a No Kings rally on Saturday in New York. Photograph: Madison Swart/AP

The coalition leaders behind nationwide pro-democracy protests that have drawn millions of Americans to the streets in recent years were frustrated when its Instagram account was temporarily shut down during its latest demonstration on Saturday.

The No Kings movement’s account went dark for several hours while protests focused on increasing early voter turnout were underway, sparking censorship fears.

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