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Supreme Court rules on Texas and Florida platform moderation laws and NRA threats

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The Supreme Court reviewed platform moderation laws passed by Texas and Florida. The court also ruled to protect the National Rifle Association from threats made by state officials. The court previously clarified that choosing what content to show is protected expressive activity, similar to a newspaper choosing what to print.

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The ruling addresses the limits of state power to regulate how large platforms moderate political content. The court emphasized that the First Amendment restricts government action, not private companies, limiting the ability of state officials to coerce private companies.

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  • supreme courtReviewed state laws and issued the ruling protecting the National Rifle Association.
  • TexasPassed laws restricting how large platforms could moderate political content.
  • FloridaPassed laws restricting how large platforms could moderate political content.
  • National Rifle AssociationWas protected by the Supreme Court from threats by state officials.

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