MIAMI, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis today signed into law a bill—the first of its kind in the United States—allowing Floridians to sue Big Tech platforms. A number of free speech advocates stood behind DeSantis as he made the announcement at Florida International University, including Cuban and Venezuelan exiles, state senators, and deplatformed influencers. Courts may award up to $100,000 in damages for each proven claim, according to the governor. “We will be the first state to hold Big Tech accountable,” DeSanits said at a press conference. “They are exerting a power that really has no precedent in American history.” Big tech companies that violate the bill, SB 7072 Social Media Platforms, can be sued by Floridians for monetary damages. The state’s Attorney General can bring action against companies that violate this law under Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. As an example, the governor mentioned that people were deplatformed for discussing …