Alito Pauses Ruling Limiting Biden Admin's Ability to Discuss Online Misinformation

Justice Alito extends pause on 5th Circuit ruling limiting Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies about content moderation.
Ruling had put restrictions on White House, CDC, and other agencies regarding Covid and election misinformation.
Administration argues ruling has "startling" implications for ability to address threats and public health.
Lawsuit filed by GOP states alleges federal efforts to combat online misinformation amount to censorship.
5th Circuit had previously cut back broad injunction but still limited government interactions with platforms.

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Posted 9/14/2023, 8:06:00 PM

Alito Pauses Ruling Limiting Biden Admin's Ability to Discuss Online Misinformation

Justice Alito extends pause on 5th Circuit ruling limiting Biden administration's ability to communicate with social media companies about content moderation.
Ruling had put restrictions on White House, CDC, and other agencies regarding Covid and election misinformation.
Administration argues ruling has "startling" implications for ability to address threats and public health.
Lawsuit filed by GOP states alleges federal efforts to combat online misinformation amount to censorship.
5th Circuit had previously cut back broad injunction but still limited government interactions with platforms.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/14/2023

Alito Pauses Order Limiting Biden Officials' Ability to Address Online Threats

9/14/2023

Biden Seeks Supreme Court Pause on Ruling Limiting Ability to Fight Online Misinformation

9/22/2023

Alito Pauses Order Limiting Biden Officials' Ability to Pressure Social Media Companies on Content Removal

10/13/2023

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Biden Administration to Encourage Social Media Companies to Remove Misinformation