Supreme Court turns away online censorship claim by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group against Meta
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Supreme Court Rejects Censorship Case from RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Group
Above: 'Meta' is displayed in front of Facebook headquarters on Oct. 28, 2021, in Menlo Park, California. Image copyright: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
This case represents a clear victory for free speech and private property rights. Meta, as a private company, has every right to moderate content on its own platform without government interference. The courts correctly recognized that complaining lawmakers don't transform private companies into state actors, and Section 230 protects platforms' ability to make editorial decisions.
Right narrative
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear this case ignores the obvious collusion between Big Tech and government officials to silence dissenting voices on vaccine safety. Meta worked hand in glove with federal health authorities to censor legitimate scientific debate and promote government-sponsored misinformation during the pandemic. This outsourcing of censorship violates fundamental democratic principles.
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