Department of Homeland Security
Cabinet department responsible for public security, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
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01- DisputedJul 4, 2023Moderation Pressure
Missouri v. Biden examined federal communications with platforms over moderation
A federal district court ruling in Missouri v. Biden (later Murthy v. Missouri) examined communications between federal officials, including DHS and CISA personnel, and social media platforms regarding moderation of content related to elections and public health. Plaintiffs argued the contacts amounted to coercion of private moderation decisions; the government argued the exchanges reflected lawful information-sharing. Allegations and findings vary across rulings on appeal.
Murthy v. Missouri (No. 23-411)
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