Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration From Meeting with Social Media Companies

The Washington Post reported Tuesday:

The injunction came in response to a lawsuit brought by Republican attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, who allege that government officials went too far in their efforts to encourage social media companies to address posts that they worried could contribute to vaccine hesitancy during the pandemic or upend elections. The Trump-appointed judge’s move could upend years of efforts to enhance coordination between the government and social media companies.

The injunction was a victory for the state attorneys general, who have accused the Biden administration of enabling a “sprawling federal ‘Censorship Enterprise’” to encourage tech giants to remove politically unfavorable viewpoints and speakers, and for conservatives who’ve accused the government of suppressing their speech. In their filings, the attorneys general alleged the actions amount to “the most egregious violations of the First Amendment in the history of the United States of America.”

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In his order, the judge made some exceptions for communications between the government officials and the companies, including to warn them of national security threats or criminal activity.

The Biden administration’s collusion with tech companies has occasionally been brazen and unapologetic:

Mark Levin agrees: “Jen Psaki just made the case for the Trump lawsuit.” – @marklevinshow https://t.co/roXFIvLd2F

— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) July 15, 2021