In a landmark case currently before the Supreme Court, the Missouri Attorney General alleges "collusion" between the Biden administration and Big Tech companies to suppress specific speech.
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on Murthy v. Missouri, a groundbreaking case that alleges "collusion" between the Biden administration and Big Tech companies to silence specific speech. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has declared it the "most important First Amendment suit in this nation's history."
The case has garnered widespread attention amid growing concerns over government censorship. According to the Media Research Center (MRC), seven federal agencies have actively pressured Big Tech firms to censor Americans.
Biden Censorship Case: Missouri AG Calls It Most Important First Amendment Suit in U.S. History
The DHS has disguised its censorship efforts under the guise of fighting terrorism and foreign influence. It has targeted speech related to election fraud and COVID-19 misinformation.
The DOS's Global Engagement Center (GEC) has collaborated directly with social media companies to censor speech, often targeting perceived foreign influence campaigns. However, the GEC has been accused of misidentifying foreign influence and suppressing conservative voices.
Biden Censorship Case: Missouri AG Calls It Most Important First Amendment Suit in U.S. History
The DOJ has been involved in flagging content for social media companies to censor. The "Twitter Files" have revealed constant communication between the FBI and Twitter, raising concerns about government overreach.
The DOD has collaborated with NewsGuard, a biased media ratings firm that has been found to disproportionately rate right-leaning media outlets less reliably.
Biden Censorship Case: Missouri AG Calls It Most Important First Amendment Suit in U.S. History
The HHS has played a role in censoring speech related to COVID-19.
The NSF has provided grants for the development of AI tools to combat "mis- and disinformation."
Biden Censorship Case: Missouri AG Calls It Most Important First Amendment Suit in U.S. History
The Treasury Department has been involved in financial spying efforts that have targeted individuals expressing opposition to government policies.
The MRC's study highlights the alarming extent of government censorship under President Biden. The Murthy v. Missouri case has been brought to prevent further collusion and to protect the First Amendment rights of Americans.
The case has sent shockwaves through the political and legal spheres. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's recent comments suggesting that the First Amendment "hamstrings" the government have sparked controversy.
The outcome of Murthy v. Missouri has the potential to shape the future of free speech in the United States. A victory for the plaintiffs could set a precedent against government censorship, while a ruling in favor of the Biden administration could open the door to further suppression of dissenting voices.
