A Supreme Court social media ruling could set new free speech standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security in a case that could set standards for free speech in the digital age.
The justices seemed broadly skeptical during nearly two hours of arguments that a lawyer for Louisiana, Missouri and other parties presented accusing officials in the Democratic administration of leaning on the social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view.
Lower courts have sided with the states, but the Supreme Court blocked those rulings while it considers the issue.
Several justices said they were concerned that common interactions between government officials and the platforms could be affected by a ruling for the states.
Related articles
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to2024-05-21- Mitch East, 28. Photo: Supplied via LinkedIn / AFP2024-05-21
US, Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here2024-05-21- A look at the best news photos from around the world.2024-05-21
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
NEW YORK (AP) — “Baffling” is how Ray Romano calls the continued success of “Everybody Loves Raymond2024-05-21FBI fears 'coordinated attack' on US homeland
Washington —A surge of confidence by supporters of the Islamic State terror group — reflected in a s2024-05-21
atest comment