Washington —U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) has filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in the Texas case. NetChoice v. Paxton Define the role of big tech platforms in amplifying user voice.
Sen. Hawley wrote in his brief that the Supreme Court should define whether these social media companies are self-conscious editors of content or neutral platforms that simply host users' posts. They argue that the power of Big Tech must be curtailed. He is asking the Supreme Court not to allow Big Tech to use algorithms to promote malicious pro-terrorism propaganda while asserting its right to censor conservatives' free speech. Senator Hawley highlights this illogical contradiction in arguing in favor of Texas' anti-censorship law.
“Big tech companies also want to have their cake and eat it too. They censor user content while hoping to be immune from either government or private lawsuits.” Sen. Hawley stated in response to the submission of a preliminary document. “The court should rule in favor of Texas' anti-censorship law and not grant tech companies' desire to act above the law.”
Senator Hawley will protect the rights of Americans on Big Tech companies' platforms, including introducing multiple bills that would hold Big Tech companies accountable and allow users to sue for harm they cause. I have long advocated fighting for the cause.
In December 2022, Senator Hawley filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court. Gonzalez vs. Googlechallenging the Section 230 exemption that Big Tech companies receive for algorithmic recommendations.
The full summary can be found here.
