A high-stakes legal battle over social media moderation remains in limbo after the Supreme Court on Monday delayed saying whether it will hear three cases that could decide the constitutionality of Texas and Florida laws letting users sue online platforms for alleged political censorship.
The cases – viewed as a bellwether for internet speech and private rights in the face of government power – may now not be heard until the next term and closer to the heat of the 2024 US presidential election. Both laws remain blocked in the meantime.
Several Supreme Court justices have hinted at their interest in reviewing the matter, describing the underlying issues as having “great importance” in an era where social media platforms can wield enormous influence on political dialogue.
But despite evaluating the cases in recent weeks, the court on Monday did not announce whether it would or would not consider…
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