Supreme Court Examines Social Media Blocking by Public Officials

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether elected officials' social media accounts should be considered private or government actions subject to the First Amendment. The cases involved officials blocking users from their accounts, with the question being whether this constituted "state action" or private activity. The court struggled to find a clear test, with justices divided on the issue. The cases are part of a broader consideration of how the First Amendment applies to social media companies, including whether states can prohibit platforms from removing posts based on views and whether the Biden administration can contact platforms to combat misinformation.