The Trump administration has accused European “ideologues” of censorship and imposed travel bans on groups combating online hate, including the German organization HateAid. This move has elicited strong reactions from Germany, with the federal government condemning the US sanctions as unacceptable. HateAid is known for its work against hate speech and extremism on the internet. German officials warn that these actions may indicate a rising trend toward totalitarianism. The situation highlights growing tensions between the US administration and European civil society groups focused on fighting online hate and promoting free expression.

Source: https://bnn.de/nachrichten/deutschland-und-welt/us-regierung-nimmt-deutsche-organisation-hateaid-ins-visier