Supreme Court Sides with Biden Administration in 6-3 Murthy v. Missouri Social Media Case

Jun 26, 2024, 02:20 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Biden administration in the case of Murthy v. Missouri, allowing the federal government to communicate with social media companies about removing content deemed misinformation. The decision, delivered by Justice Barrett, concluded that neither the individual plaintiffs nor the states had Article III standing to sue. The ruling was a 6-3 decision, with Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissenting. This decision overturns a lower court ruling and permits the administration to continue its efforts to manage misinformation related to COVID-19 and election security. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for the Biden administration, particularly in an election year, as it bolsters the government's ability to combat misinformation on social media platforms. This was the first decision of the day and addressed coercion claims from conservative states.