Hearing two landmark cases that could theoretically drastically change what you see on your social media feeds. In the cases, the states of Florida and Texas are both arguing that social media companies wield too much power, too much political influence, and that they, meaning their states, Texas and Florida, should be allowed to prevent Facebook and other sites from deleting or demoting the posts of users in their states. The states say the laws are necessary to keep social media platforms from discriminating against conservatives.
The president of the Computer and Communications Industry Association, involved in this case, is lobbying for tech companies to be able to self-regulate as opposed to states being in charge. This potential change could dramatically alter the internet landscape. The lawsuit aims to uphold the First Amendment rights of websites to make editorial choices about content deemed appropriate for their communities.
