reclaimthenet on Nostr: The Biden administration is on its way out but the effects of censorship continue. A ...
The Biden administration is on its way out but the effects of censorship continue. A critical free speech case, Kennedy v. Biden, just hit a major setback as the Fifth Circuit ruled that the Children's Health Defense, RFK Jr., and other plaintiffs lack "standing" — meaning they supposedly can't prove they were directly harmed by the government’s influence over social media censorship.
Here’s the story: CHD and RFK Jr. showed that Biden officials used pressure tactics on Big Tech to silence discussions on topics like Covid origins and vaccines — topics that, they argue, should have been open for public debate. This censorship push, they say, is unconstitutional, yet the appeals court dismissed their case before it could even reach trial.
This ruling overturns an earlier decision by the Western District of Louisiana, which had backed the plaintiffs’ right to proceed. CHD’s deplatforming was dismissed as insufficient harm, despite the very real impact censorship has on their mission to inform the public.
CHD’s legal team argues that new evidence shows ongoing, improper government interference with social media companies’ moderation practices. They're considering next steps, as this ruling shows just how high the bar remains for holding the government accountable when it comes to speech suppression.
Kennedy v. Biden may be stalled, but the stakes for free expression—and the fight for accountability—continue to climb.
Here’s the story: CHD and RFK Jr. showed that Biden officials used pressure tactics on Big Tech to silence discussions on topics like Covid origins and vaccines — topics that, they argue, should have been open for public debate. This censorship push, they say, is unconstitutional, yet the appeals court dismissed their case before it could even reach trial.
This ruling overturns an earlier decision by the Western District of Louisiana, which had backed the plaintiffs’ right to proceed. CHD’s deplatforming was dismissed as insufficient harm, despite the very real impact censorship has on their mission to inform the public.
CHD’s legal team argues that new evidence shows ongoing, improper government interference with social media companies’ moderation practices. They're considering next steps, as this ruling shows just how high the bar remains for holding the government accountable when it comes to speech suppression.
Kennedy v. Biden may be stalled, but the stakes for free expression—and the fight for accountability—continue to climb.