Parler v. Amazon

Hoping for better luck in state court, Parler — the social media network adored by the far right — sued its former web host Amazon Web Services, claiming AWS’ decision to pull the plug violated various Washington state laws.

The website of the social media platform Parler is displayed in Berlin in January 2021. The platform's logo is on a screen in the background. (Christophe Gateau/dpa via AP)

SEATTLE — Hoping for better luck in state court, Parler — the social media network adored by the far right — sued its former web host Amazon Web Services, claiming AWS’ decision to pull the plug violated various Washington state laws.

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