Cato Daily Podcast
The NetChoice Cases Deliver Win for Freedom of Speech
Jul 11, 2024
Policy analyst Jennifer Huddleston discusses the Supreme Court's rulings on state laws regulating social media companies. Topics include scrutiny of Texas and Florida laws, common carrier responsibilities for platforms, the impact on online speech, and the need for states to be cautious with such laws.
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- State laws compelling social media platforms failed at Supreme Court, prompting reevaluation by other states.
- Justice Kagan's skepticism towards state restrictions highlights need for further First Amendment analysis at circuit court level.
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Challenges to Social Media Laws in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court examined Net Choice Cases challenging state laws regulating online platform content and users. Laws from Texas and Florida aimed at countering social media platforms silencing conservative voices, specifically related to former President Donald Trump's deplatforming. Justice Kagan's remand back to lower courts highlighted a strong skepticism towards state restrictions on speech platforms, emphasizing the need for further First Amendment analysis at the circuit court level.
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