Breaking news: Supreme Court declines to rule in tech platforms’ free speech cases

The efforts by Republican-led states are now in limbo.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 1, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Tech Platforms' Free Speech Rights The justices returned both cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at "Silicon Valley censorship," to lower courts. Critics said the laws violated the sites' First Amendment rights. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018