Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Biden Administration's Contacts With Social Media Companies

The Supreme Court declined to rule on whether Biden administration officials can contact social media platforms to combat misinformation. The court stated that the states and users who challenged the contacts had not suffered the necessary injury to bring a lawsuit. Although the decision left important legal questions unanswered, it was a significant victory for the administration. The vote was 6 to 3, with three justices in dissent. The majority emphasized the limited power of the court to review the executive branch. The case arose from administration officials urging platforms to remove posts on topics such as the coronavirus vaccine and election fraud claims.