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The social media content moderation laws before SCOTUS today

Feb 26, 2024
The podcast delves into the legal battle over social media content moderation laws before SCOTUS. It explores tech companies' First Amendment rights, the complexities of regulating social media, and the importance of accountability for tech platforms. The discussion highlights the challenges of balancing free expression and the need for effective and constitutional regulations.
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  • NetChoice challenges social media laws in Texas and Florida before the Supreme Court for violating First Amendment rights.
  • NetChoice argues that diverse online landscape offers user-driven choice and free market principles over government regulation in social media governance.

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Net Choice Challenges Unconstitutional Laws in Supreme Court

Net Choice, led by Carl Zabo, is challenging social media laws in Texas and Florida in the Supreme Court. The laws in question impose restrictions on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, aiming to prevent them from censoring content. Net Choice argues that such laws violate the First Amendment and highlights the importance of preserving online free speech.

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