SCOTUS Sends Social Media Moderation Case Back to Lower Courts

The Supreme Court has decided to send a pivotal case concerning social media content moderation back to the lower courts. This decision comes amid ongoing debates about the role of major social media companies like Facebook and TikTok in moderating user content, particularly political posts.

The case stems from Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that challenge the ability of social media platforms to block content they deem objectionable. These states argue that such practices amount to censorship and violate the First Amendment's protections against restrictions on free. . .