Federalist Radio Hour
What Murthy Means For The Future Of Free Speech
Jun 27, 2024
Litigation counsel Jenin Younes from the New Civil Liberties Alliance discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's Murthy v. Missouri ruling and its impact on First Amendment rights. Topics include challenges in proving standing against government censorship, Dr. Fauci's email revelations, oversight to prevent information suppression, censorship of dissenting epidemiologists, and legal battles with big tech for free speech protection.
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- The Supreme Court's decision in Murthy v. Missouri highlights challenges in proving government-backed censorship, limiting legal action against free speech violations.
- Justice Alito's dissent in the case emphasizes the dangers of government coercion over speech, urging vigilance in upholding constitutional freedoms.
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Supreme Court Ruling on Free Speech Impact
The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 majority decision that the private plaintiffs lacked standing in the Murthy v. Missouri case, which involved government coercion with social media platforms during the 2020 election and COVID era. Despite acknowledging the possibility of abuses with government-big tech collaboration, the court determined the plaintiffs could not prove direct censorship due to government influence. This ruling highlights the challenges in bringing forth cases related to free speech issues, potentially limiting future legal action against government-backed censorship.
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