Published 2 years ago

Tech industry, advocacy groups join forces to oppose Texas social media law

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Texas argues that its law, HB 20, does not violate the First Amendment. Justice Samuel Alito is currently considering whether to grant an emergency stay of a lower court decision that had allowed the law to take effect last week. The case is viewed as a bellwether for social media and could determine whether tech platforms may have to scale back their content moderation.

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CNN

Texas asks Supreme Court to keep state social media censorship law in effect

The Supreme Court should allow a sweeping Texas law to remain in effect that restricts the ability of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to moderate their platforms, according to the state's attorney general.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Texas asks Supreme Court to reject tech groups’ opposition to new social media law

Texas urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow enforcement of its social media law over the objection of tech industry trade groups.

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

Texas asks Supreme Court to keep state social media censorship law in effect

By Brian Fung and Ariane de Vogue, CNNThe Supreme Court should allow a sweeping Texas law to remain in effect that restricts the ability of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to moderate their platforms, according to the state’s attorney general.In a filing to the Court on Wednesday, Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.It …

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

Texas asks Supreme Court to keep state social media law censorship in effect - Local News 8

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Texas asks Supreme Court to keep state social media censorship law in effect

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Tech industry, advocacy groups join forces to oppose Texas social media law

An unlikely group of allies — made up of tech industry groups and advocacy organizations that are usually on opposing battle lines — is forming a joint front to push back on a newly instated Texas …

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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