Government Involvement in Social Media: Legal Standing and Implications

The chapter explores a legal argument on standing in a case challenging government intervention in social media decisions, focusing on state action and evidence requirements. Justices express skepticism towards theories limiting government's ability to remove harmful content online due to First Amendment concerns, debating the extent of government influence on private platforms. It discusses misrepresentations in lower court records, reactions to accusations of discrimination, and contrasting views on freedom of speech among Justices, shedding light on the complexities of government involvement in online content.