STAT February 6, 2024
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In the age of misinformation, what can the government really do?
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next month in a case that could have sweeping ramifications for federal health agencies’ efforts to combat misinformation.
Murthy v. Missouri alleges that federal officials forced social media and search giants to remove or downgrade posts that questioned vaccine safety, Covid’s origins, or shutdown measures. At issue is whether constant government communication with those sites amounted to coercion — and whether federal officials should be doing that all.
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