Supreme Court's Controversial Rulings on Online Harassment and Stalking Victims

The Supreme Court's recent ruling that online harassment is protected by the First Amendment has sparked outrage among victims and advocates. The decision, which requires prosecutors to prove that a defendant acted recklessly and disregarded a substantial risk of their communications being viewed as threatening violence, has been criticized for its lack of understanding of the terror victims of online harassment face. Experts warn that the ruling could discourage tech companies from cracking down on harassing posts and may have implications for free speech. Victims and advocates argue that the decision further adds to the difficulties faced by victims and fails to take online abuse seriously.