The website of the Tennessee state government was hit by a group of hackers. The hackers intruded into the site accessing the personal records of Tennessee citizens. The hacking group known as ANONYMOUS stated their protest against a new law which would make it a crime to post pictures online that would cause emotional distress to someone. The group has expressed that the new law would take away the free speech right. The state legislature explained that the objective behind the new law is to stop cyber bullying on social media networks but not to curb the freedom of speech. Legal experts have also taken issue with the law calling it unconstitutional.

The State Senator of Tennessee in his message to the hacking group contended that the group should find a job and be productive and help the state government. The Senator has also consulted the Attorney General of Tennessee to see if the new law violates any constitutional rights. The opinion of the Attorney General is awaited.

This was prior to the video message from the hacking group. However, the Senator has given his consent to make changes if needed when the lawmakers return to session in January.

TENNESSEE GOVERNMENT SITE SUFFERS GROUP HACKS IN PROTEST OF NEW LAW

Report by Sai Sushanth