Social Media Laws Backed by GOP Draw US Supreme Court Scrutiny
- Justices to review whether laws violate free-speech rights
- Texas, Florida laws affect what content companies can remove
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The US Supreme Court agreed to review Florida and Texas laws that would sharply restrict the ability of the largest social media platforms to police political misinformation in a case that will shape the rules online in the run-up to the 2024 election.
The justices will consider whether the Republican-backed measures violate the free speech rights of social media companies by limiting their freedom to decide how material is presented and requiring detailed explanations for content-moderation decisions. The court will rule by the middle of next year.