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Big Tech Censorship Goes to the Supreme Court

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Big Tech Censorship Goes to the Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court is examining two cases with First Amendment implications that question whether the government can dictate how Big Tech companies edit content. Tech industry group NetChoice is challenging laws in Texas and Florida aimed at preventing social media platforms from silencing conservatives. While frustrations exist regarding conservative censorship, the solution is not government censorship of businesses. NetChoice argues that the laws limit First Amendment speech rights as they restrict platforms' editorial discretion. The laws also risk inviting more government control of speech and infringe on property rights.

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Supreme Court hears arguments on the future of online speech: all the news

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