David G. Savage | Los Angeles Times (TNS)WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday cast aside claims that the Biden administration has been censoring conservatives by pressing social media sites to take down dangerous misinformation. Social media sites did not sue or complain their rights were violated. The other two cases arose when Florida and Texas adopted laws that would impose fines or money damages on major social media platforms if they removed postings or content from conservatives. Related Articles National Politics | What role will housing affordability play in 2024 election? He handed down an unusually far-reaching order that prohibited federal officials and agencies from “urging or encouraging” the removal of “protected speech” from social media.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2024 16:05 UTC