Supreme Court's Murthy v. Missouri case raises questions on government's suppression of misinformation on social media and its impact on free speech and democracy.

The New York Times worries about free speech's impact on democracy in the Murthy v. Missouri case at the US Supreme Court. The case raises questions about when government attempts to suppress "misinformation" on social media violate the First Amendment. Times reporters question the balance between protecting democracy and preserving free speech, with concerns that freedom of speech may threaten democracy.

March 17, 2024
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