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The Supreme Court handed a temporary win to social media giants like Facebook (META), YouTube (GOOG, GOOGL), and TikTok by sending free speech cases back to lower courts, leaving unresolved the question of states' ability to limit these platforms' moderation abilities. Cases from Florida and Texas challenged laws restricting social media platforms' content moderation post the Jan. 6, 2021 US Capitol attack. NetChoice, a Big Tech advocate, viewed the ruling as a victory for online First Amendment rights, opposing laws dictating how platforms manage content, citing conflicts with these companies' First Amendment rights. The court's decision underscores the ongoing legal battle over the editorial control exercised by social media platforms and their immunity under the Communications Decency Act.
Source: YAHOO