The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that prohibited White House officials from communicating with social media companies.
many of the initial restrictions, but left in place a provision that banned the surgeon general, CDC and White House officials from “pressuring” social media companies into making decisions. That order, asThat ruling is now on hold, thanks to Alito’s temporary stay, as the two sides continue to argue the case.
While the current hold from Alito is another temporary measure, the case seems to be headed for a longer legal battle. The Justice Department is now laying the groundwork for a Supreme Court appeal, which could drag the case out even more.
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