{"id":2071216,"date":"2023-10-18T03:33:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-aims-to-reduce-illegal-drug-activity-on-social-media-posts\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T03:37:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T07:37:31","slug":"new-california-law-aims-to-reduce-illegal-drug-activity-on-social-media-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-aims-to-reduce-illegal-drug-activity-on-social-media-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"California&#8217;s new law targets illegal drug activity on social media."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-california-law-aims-to-reduce-illegal-drug-activity-on-social-media-posts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071216&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law to Combat Online Drug Activity<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a significant step in the fight against illegal drug activity on\u200d social media platforms. On October 10, he signed Senate\u200c Bill 60 into law, granting individuals the power to\u200c seek\u200b court orders for the\u2063 removal of posts related\u200b to drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking legislation, \u200cauthored by Sen. Tom Umberg, aims to\u2064 curb the \u2062online distribution of dangerous narcotics such as \u200dfentanyl, cocaine, heroin,\u2063 and methamphetamine. It empowers courts to order the removal of posts that\u2062 involve the administration, sale,\u200c or transportation of controlled substances regulated \u2062by California law.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Umberg, a former \u200bdeputy director of the Office of National\u200c Drug Control \u200dPolicy, believes that this \u200dlaw is a crucial first step in addressing the fentanyl crisis. He stated, &#8220;The scourge of fentanyl is unlike anything this\u200b country has \u2062ever seen before.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-to-ask-social-media-platforms-to-keep-illegal-drug-sale-communications-for-at-least-90-days-5511259?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California\u200d to Ask Social Media \u2063Platforms to Keep \u2062Illegal Drug Sale Communications for at Least 90 Days<\/strong><\/a>  \u2063 &#8211; 10\/16\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment-5508589?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>California\u2063 Expands Conservatorship Law to \u200cForce \u2062Those &#8216;Gravely Disabled&#8217;\u2062 by \u2063Drug Addiction, Mental Disorder Into Treatment<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/11\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to the California \u2064Department of Public Health, nearly 6,000 people die annually in the state due \u2063to fentanyl-related \u200cincidents. In San\u2062 Francisco alone, over 600 deaths\u200d have \u2062been reported this year. Sen. Umberg \u2064believes that this law will\u200d help prevent accidental overdoses\u200c and disrupt\u2062 drug distribution\u2063 networks \u200coperating on social media \u200bplatforms.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Umberg plans \u200dto introduce additional measures to protect public \u2064safety, stating, &#8220;I fully intend to join \u200cmy Senate colleagues in returning\u2064 next year with a package of measures to provide \u2064our law enforcement \u200dagencies and judicial system with some additional tools in this battle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement experts highlight the \u200crole of smartphones and social media in \u2064facilitating drug sales,\u2063 with platforms\u2062 like Snapchat and TikTok being used by criminal enterprises to target young customers. The rise of online trading has led to an increase in overdose fatalities, as illicit\u200d drugs are often purchased through social media posts and\u2063 delivered by third-party services.<\/p>\n<p>Counterfeit pharmaceutical pills sold online\u200b pose an \u2064additional danger, as they are \u2062frequently laced with fentanyl. Seizures across the country have revealed that 40 percent of \u200dcounterfeit pills contain lethal doses of this deadly substance. In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug overdoses, with opioids, including \u2064fentanyl, being a major contributor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>People opposed to the\u2063 sale of illegal drugs on Snapchat participate in a rally outside the\u200c company&#8217;s headquarters to call \u2062for tighter restrictions on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-indefinitely-suspends-trump-tiktok-deal\/\" title=\"Biden Admin \u2018Indefinitely\u2019 Suspends Trump TikTok Deal\">popular social media app<\/a> following fatal overdoses\u2063 of the powerful opioid fentanyl in Santa Monica, Calif., June 13, 2022. (Ringo Chiu\/AFP via Getty\u2064 Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporters of the new law argue that the rapid increase in \u200dsocial \u200cmedia use since 2010 has\u200c contributed \u200cto the opioid crisis by making \u200cdrugs more accessible. The Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Department stated, \u2063&#8221;In a substantial amount \u200dof the cases we have investigated, \u200csocial media was the means for making a drug sale.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200ccritics express concerns that the law could lead to\u2064 excessive content moderation and potentially infringe on free speech. The Chamber of\u2064 Progress, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-california-law-aims-to-reduce-illegal-drug-activity-on-social-media-posts\/\" title=\"California's new law targets illegal drug activity on social media.\">trade group representing \u2064technology companies<\/a>, warns that platforms may struggle to differentiate \u2064between harmful drug-related content and\u2062 public safety alerts.<\/p>\n<p>Unless further action is taken, the law \u200bis \u2062set\u2063 to expire \u2064on January 1, 2028.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the arguments against the new law\u2064 and how does it \u200bbalance protecting\u2064 public safety with individuals&#8217; constitutional rights<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Itional\u2062 tools to fight the \u200bspread of illicit drugs and protect our communities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The new law grants authority to individuals \u200b\u200dto request court orders to remove posts\u2062 related to \u200cdrug trafficking within 48 hours of filing the request. Social media platforms will\u200c then have 72 hours to comply with the order, either by removing the content or explaining why it does not violate their policies. Failure to comply with the court order may result in civil penalties\u200b of up to $10,000 per violation.<\/p>\n<p>Many social media platforms have policies in place to address\u200c the sale \u2062of illegal drugs, but this law provides individuals with a\u2063 legal recourse to expedite the removal \u2062of such posts. By allowing individuals to seek court orders, this law\u2062 empowers ordinary\u200c citizens to \u200dplay an active \u200drole in combating online\u2064 drug activity, making it more difficult for illegal drug networks\u2064 to operate openly on social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Gavin\u200b Newsom&#8217;s decision to sign this important legislation demonstrates his commitment to protecting the people \u2064of California \u200bfrom the\u2062 dangers of illegal drug activity. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-supreme-court-approves-use-of-google-search-data-acquired-by-warrant\/\" title=\"Colorado Supreme Court allows use of Google search data obtained through warrant.\">giving law enforcement agencies<\/a> and judicial systems the tools they need to address the online distribution of drugs, the\u2062 state can take a proactive stance in combating the fentanyl crisis and saving lives.<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking law is not without its critics, however. Some\u2064 argue that it may infringe upon free speech rights and raise concerns about potential misuse or abuse of the court order \u200csystem. It \u200dwill be crucial for the implementation of the law\u2062 to strike a balance between protecting public safety \u2062and safeguarding individuals&#8217; constitutional rights.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2064technology continues to advance and social media platforms evolve, it becomes increasingly challenging to address \u2062the issue \u200bof online \u2064drug activity. However, with laws like Senate Bill 60, California is\u200b at the forefront of this\u200d battle, setting an example for other states to follow.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cfight against online drug activity requires \u200ca multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration between law enforcement, \u200csocial media platforms, and individual\u200c citizens. By signing Senate\u2062 Bill 60 into law, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a bold \u200cstep towards curbing the\u200d distribution of dangerous narcotics and protecting the \u200bwell-being of Californians.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how effective this legislation will \u200cbe in combatting online\u2063 drug activity, but it\u2062 is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. As the state continues to face the devastating consequences of the fentanyl crisis, innovative and comprehensive solutions like these are crucial in the ongoing battle against illegal drugs.<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s groundbreaking law serves \u2064as an important\u200b reminder\u200b that the fight against illegal drugs extends beyond traditional\u200b law enforcement methods. It requires a holistic approach that encompasses legislation, technology, and public participation. By targeting the\u200d online platforms used by drug traffickers, California is sending a\u200c clear message that illegal drug activity will not be tolerated and that the state\u2063 is committed to\u200d protecting its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>With the signing of Senate Bill 60, California has taken a significant step in combatting online drug activity and addressing the fentanyl\u200c crisis. By\u2064 empowering individuals to seek court\u2064 orders for the removal of drug-related\u2062 posts,\u200d the state\u200d is taking\u200c a proactive stance in the battle against illegal drugs, protecting public safety, and potentially saving lives.<\/p>\n<p>As other states grapple with the \u2064challenges posed by\u200d online drug activity, they would do well to take note of California&#8217;s innovative\u200b approach. By combining legislation, technology, and public participation, it\u2063 is possible to make a real impact in the fight against illegal drugs and \u2063create a \u2063safer society for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a law on Oct. 10 that permits people to obtain court orders for social media platforms to delete posts linked to illicit drug actions. Senate Bill 60, introduced by Sen. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), aims to curb the online distribution of drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, granting legal power for this purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1905,"featured_media":2071217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071216\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}