Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases About YouTube, Twitter Allegedly Facilitating Terrorist Groups

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases About YouTube, Twitter Allegedly Facilitating Terrorist Groups
General view of the YouTube Artist Lounge at Coachella 2022 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., on April 15, 2022. Anna Webber/Getty Images for YouTube
Matthew Vadum
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases about the extent to which social media platforms may be held responsible when terrorist groups use the platforms to promote their cause.

Social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter say they shouldn’t be held responsible if terrorists use their websites.