Supreme Court To Hear Court Ban On Government Contact With Social Media Companies

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The case has profound implications for almost every aspect of American life, especially at a time when there are great national security concerns about false information online.

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Louisiana and Missouri sued the government, contending it has been violating the First Amendment by pressuring social media companies to correct or modify what the government deems to be misinformation online. The case is part of long-running conservative claims that liberal tech company owners are in cahoots with government officials in an attempt to suppress conservative views.

History bears that out, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said in the government's brief. She also noted that social media companies have their own First Amendment rights to decide what content to use.Writing for the three, Justice Alito said that the government had failed to provide"any concrete proof" of imminent harm from the Fifth Circuit's ruling.

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