Thursday’s decision leaves a lower court ruling in place that protected social media platforms from a broad range of content moderation lawsuits. The Twitter decision was unanimous and written by Justice Clarence Thomas, who said that social media platforms are little different from other digital technologies. Thomas in particular has expressed vocal interest in hearing a Section 230 case. The justices may soon have another opportunity to weigh in on social media. But the court’s handling of the Twitter and Google cases suggests the court may approach any new cases carefully.

Source: CNN May 18, 2023 15:28 UTC