[State] State Court [County] County [Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Plaintiff: [Your Name]
Defendant: Facebook, Inc. [Facebook's Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Case No: [Case Number]
COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CENSORSHIP UNDER STATE LAWS
I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The Plaintiff, [Your Name], brings this action against Facebook, Inc. ("Facebook") for violations of constitutional rights and censorship, as more fully described below.
Facebook, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Menlo Park, California, operates a social media platform that facilitates the sharing of information, ideas, and opinions among its users.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action pursuant to [state statute or provision] as it involves claims arising under the [state constitution] and other relevant state laws.
Venue is proper in this County under [state statute or provision], as Facebook conducts substantial business within this County and the events giving rise to this action occurred within this County.
III. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
On [Date], the Plaintiff posted the following message on his/her Facebook profile: "Jesus Dies so you can Live." The post conveyed a religious message and was an expression of the Plaintiff's faith and belief.
Subsequently, Facebook, without prior notice or explanation, removed the Plaintiff's post from its platform, effectively censoring the Plaintiff's religious expression.
IV. CAUSES OF ACTION
A. Violation of [State Constitution]
The actions of Facebook, as described above, constitute a violation of the Plaintiff's rights under the [state constitution], which protect the freedom of speech and expression.
The Plaintiff's post, "Jesus Dies so you can Live," is a religious message that falls within the realm of protected speech under the [state constitution].
Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, without a legitimate justification, amounts to content-based censorship, which is impermissible under the [state constitution].
B. Violation of Relevant State Laws
Facebook's actions, as described above, also contravene applicable state statutes, including but not limited to:
a. [State statute or provision], which provides protections for the freedom of speech and expression, and prohibits content-based censorship.
b. [State statute or provision], which protects against discrimination based on religious beliefs and expressions.
Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, without a legitimate justification, violates the protections afforded by these state laws.
V. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the following relief:
Declare that Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, "Jesus Dies so you can Live," constitutes a violation of the Plaintiff's rights under the [state constitution] and relevant state laws.
Issue a permanent injunction restraining Facebook from engaging in content-based censorship and viewpoint discrimination, particularly with respect to religious expression.
Award the Plaintiff compensatory damages for the harm caused by Facebook's actions, including any emotional distress, reputational harm, and loss of social media engagement.
Award the Plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing this action.
Grant such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.
Hit Mark Suckerberg up in both federal and state courts for double the juice damages !
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date]
[State] State Court [County] County [Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Plaintiff: [Your Name]
Defendant: Facebook, Inc. [Facebook's Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Case No: [Case Number]
COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CENSORSHIP UNDER STATE LAWS
I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The Plaintiff, [Your Name], brings this action against Facebook, Inc. ("Facebook") for violations of constitutional rights and censorship, as more fully described below.
Facebook, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Menlo Park, California, operates a social media platform that facilitates the sharing of information, ideas, and opinions among its users.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this action pursuant to [state statute or provision] as it involves claims arising under the [state constitution] and other relevant state laws.
Venue is proper in this County under [state statute or provision], as Facebook conducts substantial business within this County and the events giving rise to this action occurred within this County.
III. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
On [Date], the Plaintiff posted the following message on his/her Facebook profile: "Jesus Dies so you can Live." The post conveyed a religious message and was an expression of the Plaintiff's faith and belief.
Subsequently, Facebook, without prior notice or explanation, removed the Plaintiff's post from its platform, effectively censoring the Plaintiff's religious expression.
IV. CAUSES OF ACTION
A. Violation of [State Constitution]
The actions of Facebook, as described above, constitute a violation of the Plaintiff's rights under the [state constitution], which protect the freedom of speech and expression.
The Plaintiff's post, "Jesus Dies so you can Live," is a religious message that falls within the realm of protected speech under the [state constitution].
Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, without a legitimate justification, amounts to content-based censorship, which is impermissible under the [state constitution].
B. Violation of Relevant State Laws
Facebook's actions, as described above, also contravene applicable state statutes, including but not limited to:
a. [State statute or provision], which provides protections for the freedom of speech and expression, and prohibits content-based censorship.
b. [State statute or provision], which protects against discrimination based on religious beliefs and expressions.
Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, without a legitimate justification, violates the protections afforded by these state laws.
V. PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the following relief:
Declare that Facebook's removal of the Plaintiff's post, "Jesus Dies so you can Live," constitutes a violation of the Plaintiff's rights under the [state constitution] and relevant state laws.
Issue a permanent injunction restraining Facebook from engaging in content-based censorship and viewpoint discrimination, particularly with respect to religious expression.
Award the Plaintiff compensatory damages for the harm caused by Facebook's actions, including any emotional distress, reputational harm, and loss of social media engagement.
Award the Plaintiff reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in bringing this action.
Grant such other and further relief as this Court deems just and proper.
DATED: [Date]
Respectfully submitted,
[Your Name] [Your Attorney's Name] [Your