Posted 3/27/2024, 11:23:09 PM
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Government Illegally Pressed Social Media to Censor COVID Posts
- The Supreme Court is examining whether government officials illegally influenced social media companies to remove certain posts about COVID-19 that were deemed misinformation
- "Jawboning" refers to government officials pressuring private companies to adopt certain policies, often through implied threats
- Administrations have historically justified intervening for the public good, like limiting the spread of misinformation or terrorism
- However, experts argue these actions amount to government suppressing free speech by forcing platforms to remove content
- The Supreme Court case could establish clearer boundaries on communication between government and social media companies