Supreme Court to Rule on Social Media Blocking by Public Officials and AI Protections.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that will determine whether public officials can block users on their personal social media accounts when they post about their job. The cases involve a lawsuit against school board members in Southern California and another against the city manager of Port Huron, Michigan. The blocked users argue that courts should assess a broad range of factors, including the accounts’ purpose and appearance, even if they are not technically created by a government entity. The decisions are expected by the end of June 2024.