Episode 615
We Can Block Social Media Trolls, Should Politicians Be Allowed To Do That As Well?
Around the country, courts are hearing challenges to something most of us take for granted: the ability to block trolls from annoying you on social media. The reason it's become a legal controversy is that some elected officials have done that and, as a result, they are accused of stopping constituents' ability to speak to government. Attorney Gary Lawkowski from the Dhillon Law Group explains what the courts are addressing and why it matters.
American Viewpoints · Gary Lawkowski, Mike Ferguson
November 8, 202310m 1s
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Show Notes
Around the country, courts are hearing challenges to something most of us take for granted: the ability to block trolls from annoying you on social media. The reason it's become a legal controversy is that some elected officials have done that and, as a result, they are accused of stopping constituents' ability to speak to government.
Attorney Gary Lawkowski from the Dhillon Law Group explains what the courts are addressing and why it matters.
Topics
freedom of speechfirst amendmentdhillon law groupfree speechgary lawkowskisupreme courtsocial mediascotus