As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau imposed strict emergency measures intended to quell anti-mandate trucker protests late Monday, social media platforms and online services have previously taken steps to disrupt the efforts of protest organizers.
Crowdfunding service GoFundMe shut down the “Freedom Convoy 2022” fundraiser, which had raised over $9 million to support truckers and individuals protesting Canada’s vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions, on Feb. 4, citing “police reports of violence and unlawful activity” as justification for its decision. The company first planned to distribute the money to charities if donors did not claim refunds, but later elected to automatically refund the money after a torrent of criticism.
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