Billboard Chris in Boston. (Reuters)
"Over the last few weeks, when it comes to foreign governments having very surreal policies which are thought to only impact their citizens and their citizens' human rights, but also the rights for Americans, rights for Canadians, others around the world," McLatchie Miller said.
Elston had also recently been fined AU$806 ($508) for "obstructing people" and removed from a public sidewalk by law enforcement after he engaged with passersby about another message on his sandwich board: "Children cannot consent to puberty blockers."
McLatchie Miller’s group noted the case echoed recent stated concerns about global censorship from Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference earlier this year. Vance also brought up his concerns in a joint presser with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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"We also know that there have been infringements on free speech that actually affect not just the British – of course, what the British do in their own country is up to them – but also affect American technology companies and, by extension, American citizens," Vance said at the time.
Fox News Digital reached out to Vance’s office for comment on being invoked in the case.
ADFI advocacy director Robert Clarke said in a statement on Elston’s case:
"The decision of Australian authorities to prevent Australian citizens from hearing and evaluating information about gender ideology is a patronizing affront to the principles of democracy."
X is also challenging a six-figure penalty imposed by Australia in 2023 after failing to provide information on how it was addressing exploitation and abuse on its platform, according to News.com.au.
Fox News Digital reached out to Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant's office for comment.
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