Supreme Court throws shade at laws stopping social media companies from deleting extremist content
The Supreme Court’s Mixed Bag of Decisions
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States made headlines with two very different decisions. The first decision pressured lower courts to reconsider rulings that would have restricted social media companies from removing extremist content. This was seen as a reasonable move, as it allows for platforms like Meta and Twitter to moderate their own content.
However, the Court also made a less favorable decision regarding former President Donald Trump’s immunity from prosecution for “official acts.” This decision, made along ideological lines by a 6-3 vote, has raised concerns about the implications for democracy in the country.
The Future of Democracy in the US
The ruling on online speech issues was generally well-received, but the decision on presidential immunity has left many questioning the state of democracy in the United States. With the upcoming election just 127 days away, there is a sense of urgency among those hoping for a victory against threats to democracy. Let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best before it’s too late.
