Federal Judge Rejects Florida's Bid To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Social Media Law

Federal Judge Rejects Florida's Bid To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Social Media Law

A federal judge on Thursday rejected Florida’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a 2021 state law that restricts how social media companies moderate content. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that the suit, filed by tech groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) arguing the law violates First Amendment rights, can […] Federal Judge Rejects Florida’s Bid To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Social Media Law

U.S. judge denies Florida's request to dismiss suit over 2021 social media law • Florida Phoenix

The lengthy suit over the 2021 state law punishing social media companies for deplatforming conservatives will continue, a U.S. judge ruled on May 22, 2025. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)A federal judge has denied Florida’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit against a 2021 law punishing social media platforms for alleged censorship of conservatives. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle of the Northern District of Florida issued an order Thursday de…

Judge Gives Go-Ahead to Tech Law Fight

TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge Thursday rejected an attempt by Florida to scuttle a constitutional challenge to a 2021 state law that placed restrictions on social-media platforms.

Judge Allows CCIA, NetChoice to Proceed with Challenge to Florida Social Media Law

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association’s challenge to Florida SB7072, the “internet must-carry” law, has overcome the state’s attempt to end the case. A federal judge has denied the state of Florida’s motion to dismiss the First Amendment challenge brought by CCIA and its co-plaintiff NetChoice in 2021.  This ruling comes after the Supreme Court confirmed last year that editorial decisions about online speech deserve Fir…

Judge gives go-ahead to tech law fight | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

By Jim Saunders U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued a 43-page decision denying the state’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the tech-industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association. The groups argue, in part, that the law violates First Amendment rights. Among other things, the law would prevent platforms from banning political candidates from their sites and require companies to publish — and apply co…