LESSONS FOR REGULATING CAMPAIGNING ON SOCIAL MEDIA Election Case Law Analysis Series With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in 2021, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) launched ElectionJudgments.org, a curated global database that makes judicial decisions on election cases of all types more transparent and accessible. It is a resource for judges, election professionals, policymakers and researchers who are working to resolve disputes and prevent violations for more credible elections around the world. Intended to facilitate the exchange of sound precedents across jurisdictions, IFES has used this database to conduct an initial analysis of critical judgments on a variety of topics, represented in a new ‘Election Case Law Analysis Series.’ This paper is the second in this series, focused on critical judgments related to regulating campaign activities on social media. The ElectionJudgments.org database is updated on a periodic basis. To contribute judgments or resources, please use the appropriate form here or contact us. This paper is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Global Elections and Political Transitions (GEPT) Program. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. 2

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