Supreme Court

Tech experts ask Supreme Court to rule that Section 230 protections apply to algorithmic recommendations

Experts asked the Court to rule that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act applies to recommended content.

On Jan 18, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

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Supreme Court takes on case that could be most serious threat to Section 230 immunity yet

The suit was filed by the family of an American woman slain in France.

On Oct 3, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Florida asks Supreme Court to rule on controversial social media law

Florida petitions Supreme Court to rule on law that prevents politicians from being banned on social media

It could have major first amendment ramifications.

On Sep 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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A reporter being on the Supreme Court’s press list fuels inane right-wing conspiracy he leaked abortion ruling

'If I received a leaked draft of Dobbs, why would I give it to Politico?'

On Sep 1, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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‘So sad that this is our reality’: Woman says to take pregnancy test every four weeks in the wake of Roe v Wade overturn, sparking debate

'This is so sad.'

On Jul 29, 2022 by Jack Alban

woman with sunglasses outside caption 'I was summoned for jury duty. As a woman in my 20's, this is what I had to say... am I wrong though?' (l) Female Justice Scale statue (c) Jury Duty Service email caption 'Good afternoon,, I left a voice message as well and am following up via email. My name is (blank) and I was summoned to serve from July 18-22nd. Apologies for the short notice but I will NOT be attending jury duty. In light of ROE V WADE and other basic human rights continuing to be taken, I no longer live in a country that serves mme. Therefore, I do NOT feel comfortable serving it. Being part of the jury service at this time would put me in extreme emotional distress. Not to mention my opinions would be completely biased. I hope you understand and are able to find another United States citizen that is actually proud to be such. Feel free to respond with any follow up questions, Sincerely ...' (r)

‘Stay tuned to see if I’m held in contempt’: Woman refused to serve on jury duty due to Roe v. Wade being overturned, sparking debate

'Good in theory but imagine if this was a case in which a woman was being tried for an abortion.'

On Jul 5, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

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Man says he lives in Amy Coney Barrett’s old house and is ‘gearing up to get hate crimed’

'What I don’t get is that people think she still lived there.'

On Jun 28, 2022 by Melina Khan

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Couple holding sign saying ‘we will adopt your baby’ gets memed

The couple's sign also turned into a discussion about adoptees' experiences.

On Jun 27, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Abortion is now illegal in 13 states—with many more to come.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Claire Goforth, Mikael Thalen

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Google Maps thrust into fight over Roe v. Wade in wake of protests at Brett Kavanaugh’s house

Is Google's blurring feature really only available to the political elite?

On May 10, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Thank you for mentioning the risks’: TikTok foragers are warning viewers not to turn to plants for abortions in the wake of the Supreme Court draft leak

'Thank you for using your platform to speak about this.'

On May 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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‘Can you get Samuel Alito’s next?’: TikToker encouraged viewers to troll anti-abortion lawmakers via Venmo requests

'Just doing the Lord's work.'

On May 7, 2022 by Maria Poggi

Amazon on laptop wire hangers caption 'don't be shy, send the Supreme Court some coat hangers' (l) hand holding white card that says 'WHY NOT DONATE?' on blue background (c) amazon checkout gift message caption 'Tools that women will need for the future you are creating.' (r)

Pro-choice advocates are mailing clothing hangers to the Supreme Court as a form of protest, sparking debate

'Please donate to pro-choice organizations instead! The justices will never see these.'

On May 7, 2022 by Maria Poggi

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Conservative internet sleuths keep trying to out Supreme Court clerks as Roe leaker, without evidence

It's at least the second thread in as many days.

On May 4, 2022 by David Covucci

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‘A Democrat has been president for 3 of the last 4 terms’: Josh Gad says ‘register to vote’ amid Roe v. Wade leak

'Voting isn't gonna solve it.'

On May 3, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski