The Supreme Court is about to decide the future of online speech

  • The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, related to state laws in Florida and Texas that restrict content moderation on social media websites.
  • The cases question whether these laws comply with the First Amendment.
  • These laws were passed in response to perceived politically-motivated moderation by social media platforms.
  • The court’s decision, expected by June 2024, will have significant implications for the interpretation of the First Amendment in the context of social media and the internet.
  • The cases also involve Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides immunity to interactive service providers from content posted by users and allows them to moderate content they deem objectionable.
  • The Supreme Court’s decision could potentially reshape the landscape of content moderation and free speech on the internet.

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