United States of America: Requested government views in lawsuit challenging Florida and Texas content moderation laws arguing incompatibility with freedom of speech right (NetChoice v Florida/ NetChoice v Texas)

On 23 January 2023, the US Supreme Court requested the views of the federal government in a lawsuit challenging Florida and Texas content moderation laws. Specifically, the Supreme Court seeks the views of the Federal Government on whether the case should be heard on its merits. The brief pertains to two cases and a counterclaim stemming from the enactment of laws in both Texas and Florida, which aim to restrict the ability of online platforms to engage in content moderation.