In an article published in Western City, LCW Senior Counsel Dave Urban examines the implications of five landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings on social media and First Amendment rights, particularly for city governments. Urban highlights key cases from the Court’s 2023-2024 term that clarify the rights and obligations of the public, government officials, and social media companies. The rulings address when city officials can be liable for censorship on personal social media accounts, the extent of First Amendment protections for social media companies’ content moderation, and the potential liability for government influence on social media platforms.
Urban emphasizes the need for city officials to separate personal and work accounts and adhere to constitutional free speech standards. He underscores that while these rulings provide guidance, the ongoing evolution of social media and free speech issues ensures further legal challenges will arise.
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