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Federalist Radio Hour
How Big Tech Threatens The Marketplace Of Ideas
Jul 25, 2024
Dean Ball, a research fellow at George Mason University's Mercatus Center, discusses Big Tech censorship rulings with Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle. They explore Supreme Court decisions on internet cases, debate the need for regulating tech giants like X and Facebook, and highlight challenges with accountability and free speech. The conversation also delves into government speech rights, civics education, and storytelling in understanding the legal system.
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- Supreme Court calls for comprehensive review of state laws on big tech regulation, urging deeper consideration.
- Contrasting rulings by lower courts on Florida and Texas laws reveal substantial divergence in interpreting First Amendment protections.
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Supreme Court's Net Choice Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously declined to rule on state laws curbing big tech regulation of online speech, instead sending the case back to lower courts for further review. Justice Elena Kagan emphasized the need for more comprehensive consideration by all parties involved, pointing out the underdeveloped record. This decision signifies the court's trend of urging lower courts to delve deeper into critical issues, especially in high-profile cases, avoiding hasty conclusions.
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