The Supreme Court heard arguments today over the free speech rights of social media platforms fighting against Texas and Florida laws that limit their ability to moderate content.
The two state laws were designed to protect conservative posts from being blocked or restricted by social media platforms. The platforms’ lawyers claimed the right as publishers to moderate their own content.
A majority of the justices appeared skeptical that states can regulate social media content without running afoul of the First Amendment. It may be months before the Court makes its ruling.
