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U.S. Supreme Court

Jul. 5, 2024

SCOTUS issues decisions on social media content moderation

In a 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court took a pass on one internet moderation case, but suggested that the other two are unconstitutional.

Allonn E. Levy

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Meesha Reiisieh

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In the first of two highly anticipated Supreme Court decisions involving the ability of social media companies to moderate content posted on their platforms, the Supreme Court last week decided not to decide.

The High Court last Wednesday issued its opinion in Murthy v. Missouri, holding that the parties did not establish standing—a preliminary requirement all litigants must show in order to have their dispute r...

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