Legal National Security News

"Supreme Court Weighs National Security, Disinformation, and Social Media in Landmark Case"

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether government officials can urge social media companies to remove disinformation and misinformation that pose national security threats. The case, Murthy v Missouri, involves allegations that federal officials coerced or significantly encouraged social media companies to remove certain content, violating the First Amendment. This has led to a chilling effect on information sharing between the government and social media companies, impacting national security efforts to combat foreign influence campaigns. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for addressing disinformation and protecting national security.