This week, the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and its joint plain-chief NetChoice returned to federal court for the first time since the inventive Supreme Court ruling last July in a lawsuit against Florida’s social media law SB7072.
CCIA, a non-international, commercial trade association representing a broad cross-section of communications and technology companies, told Florida that it confirmed that a Supreme Court decision last year confirmed that online speeches, including editorial decisions on online speeches, were deserved First Amendment Protection, and thus Florida’s Social Media Act agenda was sent to lower courts.
“The initial amendment protects against government agencies that either ban speeches or try to force people or businesses to issue or display certain speeches, as SB7072 does,” the group said.
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The Supreme Court directed the parties to return to Florida State Court to litigate the scope of the First Amendment assignment and move to the merits of the plaintiff’s claims. Instead of following that direction, Florida moved to dismiss the lawsuit on technical grounds. The move has been heard before Judge Hinkle in the Northern District of Florida this week.
“Despite the Supreme Court’s clear declaration that Florida’s social media law is likely to violate the constitution, Florida is trying to file a lawsuit over unfounded technology. The tactic is distraction and taxpayer dollars. Staff, director of the CCIA’s Litigation Center.
