Proposed Missouri Rule Would Run Roughshod Over Free Speech Online
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, NetChoice submitted comments to the Missouri Attorney General on the proposed rulemaking that would give the government control over protected speech online, running “roughshod” over […]
NetChoice v. Ellison (Minnesota)
Minnesota’s SF 4097 is a clear attempt to pressure social media companies into curating and delivering speech in line with government preferences—a direct violation of the First Amendment. The law […]
NetChoice Sues Minnesota to Prevent Government from Pressuring Social Media
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Last night, NetChoice sued Minnesota over SF 4097 because this law is a direct assault on online freedom, creating a backdoor for the government to pressure social […]
NetChoice Amicus Brief to the Ninth Circuit in Epic Games v. Apple
NetChoice filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit with the Computer & Communications Industry Association, arguing that the lower court’s injunction against Apple […]
Arkansas Doubles Down on Censorship, NetChoice Sues Again
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas government lost to NetChoice in court for the clear censorship problems with its online ID-for-speech law in March. Instead of finding solutions that actually would […]
NetChoice v. Griffin (Arkansas, 2025)
In March 2025, the Arkansas government lost to NetChoice in court for the clear censorship problems with its online ID-for-speech law. Instead of finding solutions that actually would help families […]
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) Is Likely Unconstitutional. Here’s What the NetChoice Cases Say.
The 2025 version of the landmark censorship legislation KOSA is still likely unconstitutional. Courts in NetChoice’s cases across the country are ruling that various provisions in the bill violate Americans’ […]
NetChoice Comment to Federal Trade Commission Request for Information Regarding Technology Platform “Censorship”
On February 20th, the Federal Trade Commission released a Request for Information (RFI) “Regarding Technology Platform Censorship.” We fear that, beyond mere information gathering, the Commission seeks to use these […]
NetChoice and CCIA Amicus Brief Supporting Google in RNC v. Google
NetChoice and CCIA filed an amicus brief supporting Google in the RNC’s appeal arguing that Gmail is a “common carrier.” Our brief explains that Gmail engages in editorial discretion when […]
Europe’s Online Censorship Experiment Is a Wake-Up Call for America
Concern about the state of free speech in Europe has reached the highest levels of the U.S. government, and differences between how America and the EU treat free and legal […]
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 […]