NetChoice and Murthy have set the paradigm through which the Court will evaluate social media regulations—and will change the way governments try to influence social media policy, writes Kellen Dwyer. https://lnkd.in/eavYiMs3
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Social Media Regulation: Insights from Supreme Court Debates
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Should the Federal government have the power to tell social media companies whom they should block? The US Supreme Court is considering whether the Federal government should have the power to tell social media companies whom they should block. This case has the potential to have a significant impact on the way that social media platforms operate and on the right to free speech online. Supporters of government regulation argue that social media companies have too much power and that the government needs to be able to step in to protect users from harmful content. They also say that the government has a legitimate interest in preventing the spread of what the government calls "misinformation" and "disinformation." However, opponents argue that it would violate social media companies' First Amendment rights and their users' rights. They also say that the government is not well-suited to decide what content should be blocked and that doing so will lead to censorship. The Supreme Court's ruling in this case is expected to significantly impact the future of social media in the United States. The Court is expected to rule on the matter soon. What are your thoughts? https://lnkd.in/epVGGkVA
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🎉 Breaking News! 🎉 The Supreme Court just gave the White House the green light to slide into social media firms' DMs! As someone who lives and breathes social media, I can't help but chuckle at the image of government officials trying to "friend" the algorithm. On a serious note, this ruling is a game-changer. It underscores the undeniable influence of social media in our daily lives and how it shapes public discourse. Government engagement with these platforms can help spread important information and tackle misinformation, but it also opens a can of worms about who controls the narrative. For all my fellow social media pros, this is a reminder that our industry is more than just hashtags and viral content—it's a powerful tool in the public sphere. We need to stay sharp, ethical, and ready for anything. So, what do you think? Will this ruling lead to more transparency, or are we headed for a digital quagmire? Drop your thoughts below—let's hash it out (pun totally intended)! 💬👇 #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #PublicPolicy #SupremeCourt #GovernmentRelations
Supreme Court allows White House contacts with social media firms
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Writing in Lawfare, partner Kellen Dwyer outlines five key takeaways on social media regulation and policy following the recent #SCOTUS decisions on Moody v. NetChoice and Murthy v. Missouri. https://bit.ly/4cwR6Tz
Making Sense of the Supreme Court’s Social Media Decisions
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Who Should Moderate Social Media Content? https://lnkd.in/daCiiF_a The United States could continue a free-market approach that allows the platforms to dictate content based on consumer behavior, or it could pursue a controlled approach through regulations and other legal safeguards. [The author] cited the Network Enforcement Act in Germany that requires social media platforms to remove hate content and false information. Since the law passed in 2017, there’s been a measurable decline of online hate speech, particularly anti-refugee content. Researchers have also found a decrease in offline incidents of hate crimes.
Who Should Moderate Social Media Content?
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💬 The Supreme Court has decided to send social media moderation laws back to lower courts, a move that could have significant implications for online speech and regulation. Dive into the details and understand what this means for social media platforms and users alike. #SocialMedia #SupremeCourt #FreeSpeech #TexasPolitics #TXLege https://lnkd.in/g4YA5nCR
Supreme Court Sends Social Media Moderation Laws Back to Lower Courts - Texas Policy Research
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#TeamSPB reviews the recent rift between the Sixth Circuit and Fifth Circuit regarding the case of Changizi v. HHS and brings you more on similar social media censorship cases in this latest blog post. Read more here👉 https://bit.ly/3Zm4m82 #SixthCircuit | #FifthCircuit | #DigitalLaw
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Public officials need three social media accounts to navigate social media laws and free speech. 1 private/personal account 2. Campaign account. 3. Official Office account. Make sure you use each account for these specific purposes. If you keep your personal account personal you can kick anyone off and block anyone you want. You can even do the same with your campaign account so long as you keep all official matters regarding the actual office on the Political Office account. https://lnkd.in/gP6JkCCE
Supreme Court rules public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media
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SCOTUS to take up decision that will impact social media, free speech and content moderation. Supreme Court to take up two state laws on social media. #SCOTUS #SocialMedia #FreeSpech #ContentModeration https://lnkd.in/g3kCr7MD
Supreme Court to take up two state laws on social media
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A more detailed look at the new Supreme Court guidance for how government officials can post on social media--it takes some planning and forethought to get your policies and practices in line with the new guidance and avoid liability.
Limiting Content on Social Media - A recent Supreme Court decision, Lindke v. Freed, addresses the rights of public officials when posting content on social media platforms. BBK attorneys HongDao Nguyen, Cheryl Leanza and Scott Shapses provide insight on the on this decision and what content can be posted, deleted, blocked as well as what is considered personal or business information. #socialmedia #publicofficialsrights
When Can a Government Official Limit Comments or Block Users on Social Media?
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