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SCOTUS kicked online speech back to the courts — so what does the future look like?
Jul 10, 2024
Matt Wood from Free Press discusses the Supreme Court ruling on online speech, highlighting the ongoing legal battles in Texas and Florida regarding social media platform moderation of political speech.
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- The Supreme Court's decision hinted at the unconstitutionality of laws restricting social media platforms from moderating political speech, emphasizing the importance of content moderation independence.
- The diverse perspectives and nuanced understanding of online speech regulation among Supreme Court justices signal potential challenges in defining regulations for internet content moderation.
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Supreme Court's Decision on Online Speech Laws
The Supreme Court sent the legal fight back to lower courts regarding laws from Florida and Texas that aimed to restrict social media platforms from moderating political speech. While the ruling seemed procedural, the majority opinion suggested that these laws are likely unconstitutional. The decision was viewed as a victory for free speech advocates and internet platforms, highlighting the importance of platforms' content moderation independence.
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