Social Media Giants Face Fresh Scrutiny From Conservative Justices

Several suggested that a conflict exists between the companies’ First Amendment claims to free speech and their protection from liability under Section 230.

Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito poses for the official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington on Oct. 7, 2022. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

Social media companies’ immunity from legal liability came under scrutiny at the Supreme Court on Feb. 26.

Conservative justices questioned whether the platforms’ protection under communications law prevented them from claiming First Amendment protection for content moderation.