Law and Chaos
Ep 44 — SCOTUS Decides Not To Break The Internet … Yet (Feat. Corbin Barthold)
Jul 5, 2024
Tech Freedom's Corbin Barthold discusses recent SCOTUS decisions on government's role in social media. Topics include covid misinformation, state controls on platforms, Trump's immunity rulings, and implications on free speech. The podcast delves into the challenges of tracing harm in social media disputes, government interference, and legal battles over regulation. Also, it explores laws in Texas and Florida aiming to regulate social media platforms and the clash between a Texas judge and the Fifth Circuit.
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Quick takeaways
- SCOTUS upholds social media editorial discretion, rejecting state interference based on political viewpoints.
- Legal turf war between Texas judge and Fifth Circuit reveals struggle for judicial integrity and fair trial proceedings.
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The Unconstitutional Government Coercion in Content Moderation
The government of Louisiana and Missouri tried to stop social media platforms from moderating content based on political viewpoints, claiming it violates the First Amendment. However, the Supreme Court found this unconstitutional as it restricts the editorial discretion and judgment necessary for these platforms. Even though the plaintiffs failed to provide concrete evidence of government coercion, the laws passed by Texas and Florida violated the core principles of free speech and editorial independence.
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