NetChoice Testifies Against AI Bill Criminalizing Speech in New Hampshire, SB 263
NetChoice Director of Policy Patrick Hedger delivered oral testimony and submitted written testimony before the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee on SB 263. The bill, while well-intended, would criminalize otherwise […]
NetChoice Amicus Brief Supporting Kohls, Babylon Bee, Rumble, and X Corp in Kohls v. Bonta
NetChoice filed an amicus brief supporting X Corp’s lawsuit against California’s AB 2655. Our brief explains that requiring websites to label and remove political speech violates the First Amendment. The […]
FTC Advances Accountability in Government Censorship Efforts Online
WASHINGTON—Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a public comment period for Americans to inform the agency about their experiences with online censorship. NetChoice appreciates the FTC’s efforts to expose […]
NetChoice Applauds House Judiciary Efforts to Stop the Government’s “Censorship Industrial Complex”
WASHINGTON—Today, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to uncover the “Censorship Industrial Complex” that operated under the Biden Administration and how to move forward. It is good to […]
29 Years Later: How Section 230 Helped American Tech Become the Global Leader
Today marks the 29th anniversary of the Communications Decency Act being signed into law, which gave us Section 230. Section 230 is a fundamental legal building block of the modern […]
The White House Gets Ruthless About Digital Creators
On Monday, a revolution happened in the White House briefing room: Ruthless podcast co-host John Ashbrook was invited to ask the very first question of the day to White House […]
NetChoice Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass Senator Rand Paul’s Free Speech Protection Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Free Speech Protection Act, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). This bill is […]
NetChoice Applauds President Trump Orders to Unleash ‘Golden Age’ of American Innovation and Stop Federal Censorship
WASHINGTON—On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders to unshackle America’s innovation economy and end federal government censorship. His orders rolling back regulations on U.S. […]
Meta’s Reset: How Congress Can Protect Free Speech Online From Government Interference
Meta’s dramatic announcement last week to reform the way it moderates user content on its platforms marks a watershed moment for free expression online. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decisively moved […]
America Must Fight for Free Speech in 2025
As 2025 unfolds, the United States faces a pivotal moment to reaffirm its foundational commitment to free speech—a principle that has propelled our republic and catalyzed global innovation. Yet the […]
“More Speech, Fewer Mistakes”: Free Expression Takes Center Stage at Meta
Today, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a transformative shift in the company’s approach to content moderation: a strategy more focused on the principle of “More Speech, Fewer Mistakes.” The move […]
NetChoice Amicus Brief Supporting EZ Lynk in U.S. v. EZ Lynk
NetChoice joined an amicus brief with Chamber of Progress, the Computer & Communications Industry Association, Consumer Technology Association, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Engine Advocacy in support of EZ Lynk. Our […]
Tech’s New Frontier: Policy Opportunities in President Trump’s Second Term
Washington is preparing to welcome Donald Trump for his second term as President of the United States in January. For those of us who work in technology and innovation policy, […]
Democrat Leaders Don’t Like the First Amendment. Republicans Should Tell Voters.
We are now barely a month away from the November election that could determine by razor-thin margins not only the President, but who holds the House and the Senate. Come […]
Free Speech Prevails in Texas, Court Blocks Key Censorship Requirements
AUSTIN, Texas—On Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted CCIA & NetChoice’s request for a preliminary injunction against HB 18, the SCOPE Act. The ruling […]
The EU’s Digital Silencing Act Undermines Free Speech in Europe and Around the World
Not content with speech regulation on their own continent, EU bureaucrats are using the vaguely-written and heavy-handed Digital Services Act (DSA) as a tool to restrain open discourse across the […]
The NetChoice Doctrine: Protecting Online Freedom and Digital Liberty
What does the Supreme Court’s ruling in the NetChoice Cases mean for the future of free speech and innovation? The Supreme Court upheld America’s unparalleled protections for free speech, including […]
NetChoice Wins at Supreme Court Over Texas and Florida’s Unconstitutional Speech Control Schemes
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of NetChoice & CCIA’s core First Amendment arguments against Texas and Florida’s unconstitutional laws controlling online speech, NetChoice & CCIA v. Paxton […]
NetChoice Reacts to Supreme Court Decision in Murthy v. Missouri
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in Murthy v. Missouri, a case reviewing government interactions with social media platforms on content moderation. The Court did not […]
NRA v. Vullo: Supreme Court Aligns with NetChoice’s Arguments, Bars Direct & Indirect Speech Censorship
In a resounding victory for free speech, and consistent with NetChoice’s arguments, the Supreme Court today vacated the Second Circuit’s decision in National Rifle Association v. Vullo and reaffirmed that […]