The Supreme Court justices questioned whether the Biden administration coerced social media platforms to regulate Covid-19 content, violating freedom of speech in the case of Murthy v. Missouri. Biden’s lawyers argued they had the right to flag misinformation and press platforms to regulate false information. Some justices doubted the plaintiff’s assertion of coercion and harm caused by the officials’ actions. The case could have implications for public health officials’ efforts to combat medical misinformation. The government’s role in encouraging social media platforms to take down false information was debated, with justices expressing skepticism about the plaintiffs’ claims. The court is expected to deliver a ruling by summer.
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SCOTUS questions limit to govt efforts to fight misinformation
