The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of social media laws in Florida and Texas. These laws, passed by Republican-led legislatures, prohibit large social media companies from banning certain political posts or users. The laws were enacted following the suspension of former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Tech industry groups argue that these laws infringe on their First Amendment rights to regulate speech on their platforms. The court’s decision could have significant implications for how free-speech laws apply to social media companies. The justices are grappling with the complex role of social media platforms, which both curate user-generated content and provide services like private messaging.
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