Judge Halts Government Communication with Tech Giants Over Censorship Claims

• A federal judge has prohibited certain Biden administration officials and agencies from contacting social media companies regarding content moderation and removal.
• The preliminary injunction comes in response to a lawsuit alleging that the government violated the First Amendment by coercing tech companies to censor speech on topics like COVID-19 and elections.
• The ruling bars officials from pressuring companies to remove or suppress content containing protected free speech but allows exceptions for criminal plans or activities, national security threats, and foreign election interference.
• Government officials argue that their contact with social media companies is necessary to counter threats to public health and safety as well as election security.
• The decision is seen as a victory by conservatives who claim that tech companies disproportionately censor right-leaning content and restrict free speech.

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