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New law allows Louisiana officials to sue over online posts containing personal information .

Violators face up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fines.

Law applies to individuals, businesses, news outlets and even government entities.

Critics call the law unconstitutional and a threat to free speech.

Louisiana officials soon will be able to sue citizens, businesses and government entities for posting their biographical information online.

A new law signed earlier this year by Gov. Jeff Landry would allow such lawsuits if online posts including an official’s personal identifying information aren’t taken down upon request from the official.

The violators also would face criminal penalties , including up to 90 days in prison as well as a $1,000 fine per instance.

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