Facebook is banning far-right militia Proud Boys after a violent attack in New York

[Julian Englis]

Source: Business Insider

Facebook is banning accounts and pages associated with the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group whose members assaulted protesters in New York City earlier in October.

On Tuesday, Twitter users began reporting that Facebook was taking down groups and accounts (both public-facing and personal) linked to members of the organisation, that has been involved in instances of political violence in the US.

A Facebook spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider that the company is banning The Proud Boys and founder Gavin McInnes from both Facebook and Instagram, pointing to Facebook's rules against hate groups.

The takedowns come after members of the Proud Boys attacked protesters following an event in New York on October 12. Members of the group reportedly shouted homophobic slurs as they beat and kicked protesters, and at least five Proud Boys have since been arrested.

Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-bans-proud-boys-accounts-groups-2018-10

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The story also says that Facebook is going after other far right extremist groups.

Too little, too late.

[George II]

1. That attack was more than two weeks ago, NOW they're doing it? That's why I deleted...

...my facebook account long ago.

[YOHABLO]

2. Gavin McInnes is a piece of work. They should ban him from the U.S.

[Hortensis]

7. Well, if we were to cancel birthright citizenship and

this current set kept control of government... Unfortunately, they're more likely to, if not "ban," seek excuses to strip any of us of the rights and privileges of citizenship.

[appalachiablue]

3. New York City, Oct. 12, 2018, Proud Boys Leaving Republican Club

Proud Boys Leaving Republican Club After Gavin McInnes Event and Brutal Assault 10/12/18

[Hav]

4. Another proof

that the ok sign for white power is not just an internet prank. It got adopted and is used in a specific way by some people.

[Hortensis]

5. Good!

[sinkingfeeling]

6. Better late than never.

[SWBTATTReg]

8. Another group of losers...does one think that these guys really care about what the rest ...

of us think or do? Throw the book at them. They have no agenda other than to suppress our votes and intimidate voters w/ their childish behavior and ignorant beliefs. Oh wait, this sounds like rump!

Thugs. They are just another neo white group, without the sheets. The name 'proud boys' is so lame that it is pathetic, and kind of reminds me of these groups in the past that have used fancy names to call themselves in a feeble attempt to disguise their true motive...pure hate.