U.S. gov't has "used taxpayer dollars to pressure large social media platforms into moderating online discourse on topics like COVID-19 vaccines and the use of masks."
The core of the lawsuit is an accusation that the government has colluded with major tech companies to stifle the freedom of speech of countless American citizens.
In a move that has raised eyebrows among media circles and advocates of press freedom, the White House has taken the uncommon step of directly reaching out to leading U.S. news organizations.