Judge Forces Feds To Reveal More Evidence Of Social Media Censorship

SUMMARY

A federal judge has ruled that more internal government communications must be released in the Missouri v. Biden case, which examines whether federal officials, including President Biden, pressured social media companies to censor content, violating Americans' First Amendment rights. The plaintiffs, including Missouri, Louisiana, and prominent doctors, argue that the government colluded with platforms like Facebook and Google to suppress free speech, particularly around COVID-19 policies. Notably, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was part of the "Disinformation Dozen" targeted by the Biden administration, could join the Trump administration and play a role in the ongoing case. Judge Terry Doughty’s November 8 ruling allows the plaintiffs to seek additional documents, including internal emails from social media companies admitting to censorship under government pressure. The case, initially focused on COVID-related censorship, has expanded to include broader political topics.