In an apparent direct attack on free speech, social media giant Facebook has, without warning, banned the highly viewed alternative news website Infowars.com from broadcasting live video on their platform.

This despite the fact that Infowars and Alex Jones regularly draw millions of viewers per month to their Facebook video content as well as "substantial" advertising revenue spent with the company over the years.

Infowars released an appeal statement on the direct censorship Friday in which they made clear that their content had not violated any of the companies policies.

We reviewed your policies and insights and have not found any violations. We are appalled that we're being blocked and censored while the very same streams you're blocking are sent over cable, AM & FM radio, shortwave and three additional streaming services with zero restrictions.