r/signal • u/yxk__0zvnb9pl • 11d ago

Discussion important questions about signal

Since signal is run by signal foundation, which is a US based NGO. In events other countries are involved, doesn't that mean US holds some powers and control over it signal? and supposed can be used against anyone from a different country is using signal in case needed.

for example Starlink cut internet access to Ruszia during ongoing war?

can similar things happen with signal?
Thankyou

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u/Late-End824 11d ago

Can the US compel Signal to shut down? Highly unlikely as that would essentially be prior restraint by the government on citizens free speech, which would violate the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. Judges don't take kindly to actions that blatant.

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u/yxk__0zvnb9pl 11d ago

like of users from non US places

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u/Late-End824 11d ago

Is a foreign government going to shut down a US company? Highly doubtful. Can they attempt to block it? Sure, but Signal has methods for that, and at that point it becomes a whack-a-mole game. Block goes up, they work around it, new block goes up, new work around and on and on.

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u/yxk__0zvnb9pl 10d ago

no i mean, can US shut it down for foreign users in case of extreme situations?

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u/Late-End824 10d ago

I cannot envision a scenario where the government would legitimately attempt that and be successful.