Internet ‘Must Remain Free’ From Government Censorship, Says NetChoice’s Marchese

Online services “have a well-established First Amendment right to host, curate and share content as they see fit,” emailed Chris Marchese, director of the NetChoice Litigation Center, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court scheduling Feb. 26 oral argument in the NetChoice and Computer & Communications Industry Association tandem First Amendment challenges to the Florida and Texas social media content moderation laws (see 2401050031). The internet “is a vital platform for free expression, and it must remain free from government censorship,” said Marchese Friday. NetChoice is "confident" that SCOTUS will agree, he said.