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US Supreme Court seems wary of curbing US government contacts with social media platforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court seems wary of curbing US government contacts with social media platforms

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding a challenge to the Biden administration's encouragement of social media platforms to remove posts deemed misinformation. Republican-led states and social media users sued, arguing that the government's actions violated users' First Amendment rights. The case questions whether the administration coerced platforms to unlawfully censor certain speech. Justices challenged the plaintiffs' legal standing and questioned the harm caused by the government. The ruling by the Supreme Court is expected by the end of June.

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Livemint · 1y ago

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The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Biden administration, allowing them to communicate freely with social media companies to remove misinformation. The ruling overturns court-imposed restrictions on government contacts with platforms during the pandemic and 2020 election. The justices voted 6-3, stating that the challengers lacked legal standing to press their lawsuit against the government. While the ruling gives the administration more freedom to talk to social media companies, it remains uncertain how active the government will be in engaging with platforms leading up to the November election.

US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies

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Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies

The US Supreme Court will decide the legality of state laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media companies from curbing objectionable content on their platforms. The laws are being challenged by technology industry groups, arguing that they violate the First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. Lower courts have differed in their rulings on the laws. Supporters argue against censorship by social media platforms, while advocates for content moderation stress the need to combat misinformation and extremist causes. The cases will be heard in the upcoming term of the Supreme Court.

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.

Supreme Court to hear case on how the government talks to social media companies

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Supreme Court to hear case on how the government talks to social media companies

The Supreme Court is hearing a case, Murthy v. Missouri, that could have implications for how social media platforms handle posts containing misinformation or threats. The case questions whether the government's flagging of potentially harmful posts to social media platforms constitutes unconstitutional coercion of speech. This comes after recent First Amendment challenges involving social media moderation. The case originated when Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration for allegedly coercing platforms to remove content spreading false information about Covid-19 and voting. The court's decision could impact how the government and platforms communicate and handle misinformation.

Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification

The Supreme Court has put a stay on the government's notification to set up a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau. The FCU was established to identify fake news related to the Union government's activities on social media platforms. The stay will remain until the Bombay High Court decides on the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules of 2023. The government had issued the notification to combat the spread of false or misleading information, with telecom service providers and social media intermediaries required to take down such content or risk legal action.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts

The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked lower court restrictions on Biden's administration's ability to encourage social media platforms to remove misinformation. This comes after a group of social media users and Republican attorneys general accused federal officials of unlawfully suppressing conservative-leaning speech on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The case is part of the ongoing legal battle between free speech and content moderation on the internet. The hold on the restrictions will remain until October 20th, allowing the justices more time to consider the administration's request to block an injunction that claimed free speech violations.

The US Supreme Court Holds the Future of the Internet in Its Hands

Wired · 1y ago

The US Supreme Court Holds the Future of the Internet in Its Hands

The US Supreme Court is currently deliberating over state laws in Florida and Texas that could potentially change the way social media platforms moderate speech. These laws, if implemented, would force platforms like Facebook and YouTube to carry content that is currently blocked or removed, which has sparked a debate on the balance between free speech and online regulation. The court's ruling, expected in June, could have far-reaching effects on how social media platforms operate. Proponents argue that the laws restore fairness, while critics believe they infringe upon First Amendment rights and the ability of platforms to curate content.

The Supreme Court could decide the future of content moderation — or it could punt

TechCrunch · 1y ago

The Supreme Court could decide the future of content moderation — or it could punt

The Supreme Court is examining two state laws that restrict social media companies from moderating content on their platforms. The cases involve laws in Florida and Texas that prohibit the removal of certain types of content or impose restrictions on political candidates. The laws were enacted to address perceived conservative bias but have faced legal challenges. During the oral arguments, Supreme Court justices expressed concerns about the broad nature of the laws and their potential impact on various internet platforms. The court's decision, expected by June, could shape the future of content moderation on social media.

Justices sound skeptical of imposing broad limits on how the government can speak with social media platforms

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Justices sound skeptical of imposing broad limits on how the government can speak with social media platforms

In the Supreme Court case of Murthy v. Missouri, justices seemed skeptical of imposing broad limits on the government's ability to communicate with social media companies regarding the removal of problematic content. The case questions whether the Biden administration's communications with platforms coerced them to take down certain content, potentially violating the First Amendment. Justices expressed concerns about the potential consequences of restricting the government's speech to tech platforms. The arguments highlighted the fine line between persuasion and coercion in the government's interaction with social media platforms.

Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

A federal appeals court has ruled that the White House, the FBI, and top health officials cannot "coerce or significantly encourage" social media companies to remove content the Biden administration deems as misinformation, including COVID-19-related content. The court's decision comes after a lower-court judge found that U.S. officials illegally coerced social media platforms into censoring content. The ruling was seen as a victory for free speech protections under the First Amendment, although much of the injunction was narrowed. The case will now be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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