Meta extended the ban on new political ads on its platforms through Election Day, the social media giant announced Monday.

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram said the restriction on new ads about social issues, elections or politics is extended until “later this week,” but did not specify which day it will be lifted.

The original ban had previously been expected to expire at 11:59 p.m. PT on Election Day.

Political ads that ran at least once before October 29 are still permitted to run on Meta’s platforms through the restriction period, though editing of these ads will be limited, the company said.

The ad restrictions, first implemented by Meta in the 2020 election, are intended to prevent the spread of false claims and confusion, especially as Americans await official polling results. Meta said it recognized there may not be........

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