Tag:Social Media
Courts
Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Grants Trump Immunity for ‘Official Acts’
The Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity in his official capacity, but left it to the lower courts to decide the line between official and unofficial acts in many instances.
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Legislature
Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee Approves $150,000 Study on Disinformation and Misinformation
Colorado Senate Bill 24-084 passed on a party line vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee and tasks the Attorney General with studying disinformation.
Briefs
Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General vs. Meta
A coalition of attorneys general filed lawsuits against Meta asserting it harms youth’s mental health through its social media platforms.
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Courts
U.S. Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments for Nine Cases in October
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for nine cases in October.
News
What Happens When a Case Goes Viral?
Taralyn Romero’s TikTok account brought a small town conflict to a global audience, and her story struck a chord for many.
Legislature
Social Media Blocking, Ranked-Choice Voting Bills Introduced
A bill introduced would allow state elected officials to block people on social media at the official's discretion.
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News
ABA Releases 2023 Survey of Civic Literacy Results
The American Bar Association released the results of its 2023 Survey of Civic Literacy, finding more respondents supported compromise generally.
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Courts
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal Over Social Media Blocking by Government Officials
The court will consider if and when a public official’s social media is state action subject to First Amendment scrutiny.