To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media

The US Supreme Court approved the Biden Administration’s request for social media platforms to remove misinformation. The 6-3 decision ruled it did not violate 1st Amendment rights and that the plaintiffs lacked standing. This supports the administration's push to rid social media of inaccuracies. Proponents call it a win for public health, but it has fueled debate on free speech versus censorship

TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media

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