Biden officials must limit contact with social media firms

By Annabelle Liang

BBC News

A US federal judge has limited the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies which are aimed at moderating their content. In a 155-page ruling on Tuesday, judge Terry Doughty barred White House officials and some government agencies from contacting firms over “content containing protected free speech”.It is a victory for Republicans who have accused officials of censorship.Democrats said the platforms have failed to address misinformation.The case was one of the most closely-watched First Amendment battles in the US courts, sparking a debate over the government’s role in moderating content which it deemed to be […]

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