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Social media verdicts could buoy online regulatory bills

Recent verdicts against social media companies in New Mexico and California were lauded as “monumental,” “powerful,” and “historic” by members of Congress after juries found platforms liable for harms caused by their design features, rather than the third-party content they hosted. The verdicts show that courts may be open to…

Roll Call

Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Starts Today in California

In the first social media addiction case to reach a jury, K.G.M. claims TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms are responsible for her depression, anxiety, and poor self esteem.

Reason

Can Congress find a path on government 'jawboning' limits? - Roll Call

Both parties say they want to rein in federal pressure on social platforms, but writing a new law could prove difficult to achieve.

Roll Call

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Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife

Florida’s child welfare agency has sent a letter to a newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife

The Independent UK

Supreme Court to hear arguments on online content moderation - Roll Call

Two cases on tap Monday pit Texas and Florida laws against First Amendment rights of large internet companies.

Roll Call

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office considered a bill to target libel laws, records show

ORLANDO, Fla. — A top staffer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that sought to challenge decades-old First Amendment protections for the news media and make it easier for high-profile people to win defamation lawsuits, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

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How some students are protesting law dubbed ‘don’t say gay’ as graduation nears

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Some high school seniors are looking to leave their last mark as they go off to live new lives as college students or go out into the workforce.

Tribune News Service

Florida high school to cover yearbook photos of ‘don’t say gay’ student protests

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Seminole County high school is covering up yearbook photos of students protesting Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill, a move that the publication’s staffers call censorship.

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