Coalition calls on Biden to form disinformation task force

A coalition of groups is calling on President Biden to create a task force that can explore ways to crack down on deliberate disinformation campaigns in ways that don't unduly limit free expression.

Why it matters: The spread of false information around elections, health, climate and other pivotal issues has had a huge impact on American institutions, but civil liberties groups say it is critical to find solutions that maintain free speech protections.

"The prevalence of deceptions, propaganda, and conspiracy theories related to the 2020 election, COVID-19, and the recent...