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The Journal.

Is Fighting Misinformation Censorship? The Supreme Court Will Decide.

Mar 21, 2024
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's consideration of the Biden administration's pressure on tech companies to suppress anti-vaccine posts. It explores the legal battles over censorship, government control of information during emergencies, and the justices' perspectives on misinformation control. The podcast analyzes the court's stance on government interactions with social media platforms and the challenges faced by social media companies in moderating content.
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  • Government aims to combat COVID vaccine misinformation on social media for public health protection.
  • Supreme Court considers government interventions in online misinformation, highlighting concerns over censorship vs. guidance.

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The Hank Aaron Tweet Controversy and Murphy versus Missouri Case

A tweet by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggesting that Hank Aaron's death was linked to the COVID vaccine caused controversy. The Biden administration asked Twitter to remove the tweet, highlighting concerns over misinformation during the pandemic. This incident led to the Murphy versus Missouri case, a major First Amendment test regarding censorship vs. guidance.

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