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Supreme Court Weighs Government's Role in Social Media Censorship

The high court's decision in Murthy v. Missouri could redefine the boundaries of free speech and government influence online.

  • The Supreme Court is considering the Murthy v. Missouri case, which addresses the Biden administration's influence on social media content moderation.
  • Lower courts have ruled that the administration's actions potentially violated the First Amendment by coercing platforms to suppress certain views.
  • The Supreme Court's decision could have significant implications for free speech and government interaction with social media platforms.
  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's comments suggest a focus on the government's ability to communicate its views, raising concerns about the First Amendment's impact on government actions.
  • The outcome of the case is uncertain, with the Supreme Court exploring various aspects of the issue, including standing and the extent of permissible government influence on social media.
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