Alex Jones Fighting Attempt To Sell His Social Media Account Rights in Infowars Auction
Jones’ lawyers argue the personal media accounts that use his real name are not owned by Infowars but are controlled by him and should be considered part of his “persona.”
Justice Department to Monitor Voting in Ohio County After Sheriff’s Comment About Harris
The sheriff's supporters argued he was making a political point about unrestrained immigration and that he was exercising his right to free speech.
States Sue TikTok, Claiming Its Platform Is Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children
At the heart of each lawsuit is the TikTok algorithm, which powers what users see on the platform by populating the app’s main “For You” feed with content tailored to people’s interests.
Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Violating New Texas Social Media Law
The law prohibits social media companies from sharing or selling a minor’s personal information unless a parent or guardian approves.
California Laws Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes by AI Face Legal Challenges
Critics such as free speech advocates and Elon Musk called the new California law unconstitutional and an infringement on the First Amendment.
Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private as Pressure Mounts To Protect Children
The announcement comes as the company faces lawsuits from dozens of U.S. states that accuse it of harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis.
TikTok and the US Face Off in Court Over Law That Could Lead to Ban on Platform
TikTok argues the law runs afoul of the First Amendment while other opponents claim it mirrors crackdowns sometimes seen in authoritarian countries abroad.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Utah Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Children
The judge wrote that the state has not articulated a compelling state interest in violating the First Amendment rights of the social media companies.