Civil Liberties in the Midst of the Threat of Disinformation: Protests and Constitutional Law Challenges in the Post-Truth Era

Authors

  • Rino Dedi Aringga Universitas Pamulang
  • M. Amin El-Walad Meuraksa Universitas Pamulang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70742/arsos.v2i2.373

Keywords:

civil liberties, disinformation, post-truth, constitutional law, demonstration

Abstract

This study addresses the growing problem of disinformation in the digital public sphere, which directly affects civil liberties, particularly the right to express opinions through demonstrations. Disinformation in the post-truth era not only intensifies social polarization but also poses new challenges for constitutional law in balancing the protection of fundamental rights and public order. The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of the post-truth era on civil liberties and to examine the implications of constitutional law in regulating demonstrations amid the threat of disinformation. The study applies a normative juridical method with a conceptual and statutory approach, using primary sources such as the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 9 of 1998, the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, and Constitutional Court decisions, complemented by secondary sources including academic literature on disinformation and democracy. The findings reveal that the post-truth era shifts the meaning of civil liberties by prioritizing subjective opinions over facts, leading to the restriction of public expression. Inconsistencies in regulations and weak legal instruments exacerbate constitutional challenges in addressing this issue. The implications highlight the urgency of reformulating balanced and adaptive regulations to respond to digital dynamics, ensuring the protection of civil liberties while preventing the harmful effects of disinformation.

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2025-10-05

How to Cite

Aringga, R. D., & Meuraksa, M. A. E.-W. . (2025). Civil Liberties in the Midst of the Threat of Disinformation: Protests and Constitutional Law Challenges in the Post-Truth Era. Abdurrauf Social Science, 2(2), 156–180. https://doi.org/10.70742/arsos.v2i2.373