Supreme Court Halts Ban on Biden Officials' Coordination with Social Media Companies

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily paused a lower-court order that would have restricted Biden administration officials from coordinating with social media companies. The order, which would have prevented officials from flagging misinformation on social media platforms, has been delayed until after September 22. The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to block the injunction while it appeals a Fifth Circuit decision that ruled against the government. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by the states of Missouri and Louisiana, accusing the administration of silencing conservative voices and violating the First Amendment.