Biden administration likely violated the First Amendment

Valletta · Sep 9, 2023

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling says that the White House likely “coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.” The panel of three judges found that the administration “significantly encouraged the platforms’ decisions by commandeering their decision-making processes, both in violation of the First Amendment.”

Biden Administration Likely Violated First Amendment with Social-Media Censorship, Appeals Court Rules | National Review

The White House ‘coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.’

www.nationalreview.com

This seemed rather obvious.

Pommer · Sep 9, 2023

Valletta said:
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling says that the White House likely “coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.” The panel of three judges found that the administration “significantly encouraged the platforms’ decisions by commandeering their decision-making processes, both in violation of the First Amendment.”

Biden Administration Likely Violated First Amendment with Social-Media Censorship, Appeals Court Rules | National Review

The White House ‘coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.’

www.nationalreview.com

This seemed rather obvious.

I await the en banc decision.

Always in His Presence · Sep 9, 2023

From the link:

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling says that the White House likely “coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.” The panel of three judges found that the administration “significantly encouraged the platforms’ decisions by commandeering their decision-making processes, both in violation of the First Amendment.”

A lower court previously placed restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with social-media platforms; those restrictions applied to a number of government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the State Department, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Reigning in an authoritarian attempt to censure and control information is an important element of our judicial system.

Pommer · Sep 9, 2023

People who demand that the Government be as truthful (using the buzzword “transparent” (or some variant thereof)), as possible, are upset that the government tried to be as truthful as possible.

Valletta · Sep 9, 2023

hislegacy said:
From the link:

The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling says that the White House likely “coerced the platforms to make their moderation decisions by way of intimidating messages and threats of adverse consequences.” The panel of three judges found that the administration “significantly encouraged the platforms’ decisions by commandeering their decision-making processes, both in violation of the First Amendment.”

A lower court previously placed restrictions on the Biden administration’s communications with social-media platforms; those restrictions applied to a number of government agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the State Department, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Reigning in an authoritarian attempt to censure and control information is an important element of our judicial system.

It is absolutely necessary, especially given the current dire situation.

CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN · Sep 9, 2023

Valletta said:
It is absolutely necessary, especially given the current dire situation.

What current dire situation?

Valletta · Sep 9, 2023

CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN said:
What current dire situation?

The attack against our Republic by the radical left.

Pommer · Sep 9, 2023

Valletta said:
The attack against our Republic by the radical left.

When did this occur, was it in the papers?

DaisyDay · Sep 10, 2023

Valletta said:
The attack against our Republic by the radical left.

Confession by accusation.

Valletta · Sep 10, 2023

Wings like Eagles said:
They have been exposed and everyone is seeing what they really are and have been doing.
Everything is being drug out into the light, hence the frantic attempts at damage control.

True, the press has been forced to report on New York City and San Francisco, bastions of the left.

Pommer · Sep 10, 2023

Wings like Eagles said:
Agreed - but not just the media propaganda machine, everyone across the Country knows what deceivers they are now and not just on this issue.

When did you first find yourself doubting the veracity of the news media?

Valletta · Sep 10, 2023

Wings like Eagles said:
Agreed - but not just the media propaganda machine, everyone across the Country knows what deceivers they are now and not just on this issue.

I wonder. There are a lot of people who just watch MSNBC and CNN and the major networks.

Pommer · Sep 10, 2023

Wings like Eagles said:
Oh Pommer sorry, I don't have time to play right now - I am getting ready to make some potato soup, want to come over and have a bowl.

Okay. Fine.
I hope it the leeks weep.

BBAS 64 · Oct 5, 2023

Well we all know the DOJ's record in court is not good at all. One thing for sure the ruling from the supreme court if it chooses to hear the case their decision will be a good read on the extent, intention, and meaning of the first amendment.

Biden agency 'likely' violated free speech by working with Big Tech to censor election content: court

A federal court extended an injunction on a Biden administration agency after finding it "likely" violated free speech rights by effectively censoring social media content.

www.foxnews.com

Snip... The Justice Department has appealed the court order to the Supreme Court, arguing that the government faced "irreparable harm" because Doughty's order may prevent the federal government from "working with social media companies on initiatives to prevent grave harm to the Amer… See more

USincognito · Oct 5, 2023

Valletta said:
I wonder. There are a lot of people who just watch MSNBC and CNN and the major networks.

Yes The more educated and informed ones.

essentialsaltes · Oct 21, 2023

Valletta said:
This seemed rather obvious.

SCOTUS disagrees.

Biden gets temporary Supreme Court win on social media case

Without comment, a majority of the justices halted a lower court's order that blocked federal agencies from "coercing" social media companies like Facebook and X to take down or curtail the spread of social media posts.

The Supreme Court's action on Friday holds in place the status quo before the courts got involved, allowing the administration to proceed − for now − as it had been doing before.

[But SCOTUS will take up the case.] The Republican state attorneys general who filed the lawsuit said they were pleased the litigation would be fully aired at the Supreme Court. The court is expected to decide the case by the end of this term, which runs through June.

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