SCOTUS Sets Feb. 26 Oral Argument in Challenges to Fla., Texas Social Media Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court set Feb. 26 oral argument in NetChoice's and the Computer & Communications Industry Association's tandem First Amendment challenges to the Florida and Texas social media content moderation laws, said text-only entries Friday in dockets 22-277 and 22-555.

The Constitution’s free speech right “protects the editorial discretion of websites and digital services from government intervention,” said CCIA President Matt Schruers in a statement Friday. Content moderation isn’t only “an essential trust and safety function,” it’s also “a First Amendment-protected activity,” he said. “After years of litigation, CCIA looks forward to having our constitutional challenges heard in the Supreme Court.”

NetChoice didn't immediately comment, nor did the Republican attorneys general of Florida and Texas.