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."
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Threads, has implemented a temporary restriction on searches for terms related to “COVID,” “vaccines,” and “coronavirus,” aiming to curb disinformation.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, located in New Orleans, found that the Biden administration overstepped First Amendment boundaries in their approach to COVID-19 content on social media platforms.
X CEO Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the state of California for reportedly violating his company's free speech rights by demanding open moderation policies.