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Journal : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Kewarganegara Indonesia (jupenkei)

Meme Politik di Era Digital: Dilema Kebebasan Ekspresi dan Penegakan Hukum dalam Negara Demokratis Pancasila Maulana Muhamad, Randi; Faizin, Muhammad; Agus Pranata, Yuda; Afrizal, Mohamad
Jurnal Pendidikan dan Kewarganegara Indonesia Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Juni : Jurnal Pendidikan dan Kewarganegara Indonesia
Publisher : Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Pendidikan Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/jupenkei.v2i2.476

Abstract

This study explores the tension between freedom of expression and the enforcement of criminal law in the digital space, using a case study of political memes depicting national figures Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo in a satirical context. The case sparked controversy after law enforcement authorities applied morality provisions from Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE), which many experts consider irrelevant to the substance of the content. Employing a qualitative approach through literature review, the analysis is framed within three theoretical perspectives: Constitutional Democracy Theory, Human Rights Theory, and Criminal Law Theory. The findings reveal that the application of ambiguous provisions in the UU ITE to digital expression has the potential to violate the rule of law, restrict civil liberties, and create a chilling effect on citizens' political participation. Consequently, this study recommends legal reform and the enhancement of digital literacy as strategies to strengthen constitutional democracy in the digital era.
Co-Authors Adi Iwan Hermawan Agus Pranata, Yuda Alhidayah, Rita Alwan Hadiyanto Anik Khoirul Umah Apia, Gika Ardhi, Mega Aulia Arfianda P A, Velly Ika Ayuni Ruslina Bambang Eko Susilo Budianto, Ahmad Cahyatilmasamah, Sofia Chofifah, Ulya Dahrul Aman Harahap Dania Masrotun Navisa Desi Surlitasari Dewi Ernawati Simatupang Erydani, Vinsensia Anisa Citta Fahmi Felda Margterh Mobilala Gika Apia Hasny Muzdalifah Ihsan Ihsan Ilham Fahmi, Ilham Ilmy, Rintan Aulal Irianti, Mustika Isir, Fransiska Kamaliya, Niha Khoirunnisa, Tsalsa Lailatus Sya’diyah Lestari, Erin Yudia Madada, Nelwan Madalena Itafiti Maria J. Kimkurin Marsanda, Meliy Maulana Muhamad, Randi Maulana, Sylvia Faori Ma’rifah, Siti Meliy Marsanda Michael Rizard Tahitu Mohamad Abdul Azis Mohamad Afrizal Muhammad Muzzaki Muhammad Rizal Aguswanto Murianto Nandita Aprilia Ayu Virnanda Niha Kamaliya Nila Rofiatul Ummah Rachmadana, Satria Lintang Rahayu, Desti Rintan Aulal Ilmy Rismawati Rismawati Riwayati, Susi Romadhoni, Putri Rouf, Sinta Syifani Rahmah Rudi Pardede Rumlus, Muhammad Hasan Ruri Fadhilah Kurniati Ruslina, Ayuni Salam, Fitri Ainun Hanifa Saleh, Nur Hud Saputro, Isnaini Eddy Setya Nugraha, Nabila Primandini Simatupang, Ernawati Siti Maghfirotin Soimah Siti Ma’rifah Siti Nur Azizah, Siti Sofia Cahyatilmasamah Soimah, Siti Maghfirotin Sri Lestari Sri Rizki Handayani Sudarmanto, Kukuh Sugito - Sugito Sugito sukarna, kadi Sutikno, Aldilla Yulia Wiellys Syam Kusumaningrum Sya’diyah, Lailatus tasyya, Annas Ulya Chofifah Velly Ika Arfianda P A Virnanda, Nandita Aprilia Ayu Wafatolo, Ever Warih, Andono Widya Ayu Yuliana Yadanfle, Yohan Yolan Marjuk Yudha, Venditias Yuliana, Widya Ayu