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How Copyright Law Is Being Used to Squelch Speech

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Bunch, S. (2026, August 28). How Copyright Law Is Being Used to Squelch Speech. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-copyright-law-is-being-used-to

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Puck contributor Eriq Gardner examines the use of copyright law to suppress speech, specifically how Warner Bros is using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to remove spoilers from the internet about their new show Lanterns. The article does not provide specific numbers or details on the scope of this issue. Gardner's reporting suggests that this may be part of a broader effort to stifle speech online. The piece appears to be an analysis and discussion rather than a straight report, presented in interview format.

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Warner Bros. is using copyright law to silence spoilers about their new show Lanterns, and some experts believe they may be abusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to remove content from the internet that doesn't actually infringe on their rights. This move has raised concerns that it could be a broader effort to stifle speech online, not just for spoiler warnings. The issue was discussed in an episode of a podcast where guest Eriq Gardner, a reporter from Puck, shared his investigation into Warner Bros.' tactics.

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