NetChoice, CCIA to Seek SCOTUS Review of Texas Social Media Law

Texas’ social media law shouldn’t take effect, with Supreme Court review possibly in the cards, NetChoice and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) told the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. In an unopposed motion Thursday in case 21-51178, the web groups said they plan to seek a writ of certiorari at the Supreme Court, which is also considering a petition to review a similar Florida law (see 2209220001). Defendant Texas doesn’t oppose a stay if the plaintiffs don’t seek an extension to file the cert petition, CCIA and NetChoice said: “Granting a stay will prevent irreparable harm to Plaintiffs’ member companies while the Supreme Court reviews the vital constitutional issues raised by legislation such as HB-20.” Supreme Court review is plainly merited due to a split between the 5th and 11th circuits, they said.