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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.

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Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Supreme Court Backs White House on Social Media Post Removal

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

Economic Times

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.

Joe Biden administration seeks new order halting curbs on social media contacts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Joe Biden administration seeks new order halting curbs on social media contacts

A Louisiana judge's order restricting US officials' contact with social media companies could take full effect despite being partly overturned by an appeals court, due to a legal loophole. The order stems from a lawsuit alleging that US officials pressured social media platforms to suppress misinformation, violating users' First Amendment rights. The appeals court agreed but narrowed the injunction. However, the Biden administration argues that the original order, including the overturned parts, should take effect once the 10-day stay expires, creating a legal dilemma.

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.

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.

Brazil's Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Brazil's Supreme Court justices agree to make social media companies liable for user content

Brazil's Supreme Court is moving towards holding social media companies liable for illegal user content, with a majority of justices supporting the measure. This ruling would affect companies like Meta, X, and Microsoft, allowing them to be sued for user content. The decision follows concerns about censorship and potential US visa restrictions. The proposal will become law once finalized, unless reversed by Brazil's Congress. Currently, companies are liable only if they fail to remove content following a court order.

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.

NCLAT adjourns Byju’s case hearing to November 6

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

NCLAT adjourns Byju’s case hearing to November 6

- Case involving Byju's and US lenders adjourned to November 6 by NCLAT. - US lenders demand repayment of $1.2 billion loan from Byju's. - Supreme Court temporarily halts all meetings regarding Byju's insolvency proceedings. - Glas Trust moves apex court challenging its removal from Byju's committee of creditors. - Supreme Court instructs interim resolution professional to maintain status quo and not hold lenders' meeting. - Separate matter between Byju's investors and parent company adjourned to November 18 by NCLT.

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.

Update makes X available again to many in Brazil

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Update makes X available again to many in Brazil

Users in Brazil were able to access social media platform X despite a block order by the country's Supreme Court. X used third-party cloud services, allowing some Brazilian users to reach the platform without a virtual private network. The number of Brazilian users accessing X is unknown. The Supreme Court had ordered mobile and internet service providers to block the platform following a dispute between X owner Elon Musk and a Brazilian Justice. The national telecommunications agency is now working to comply with the court ruling and block access to X again.

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