Appeals Court Rules Biden Administration Likely Violated First Amendment in Efforts to Combat COVID and Election Misinformation

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Biden administration likely violated the First Amendment by pressuring social media companies to remove certain posts.
The court found that officials from the White House, CDC, Surgeon General's office, and FBI overstepped constitutional bounds and coerced platforms.
The ruling modifies a previous injunction, now only applying to those specific government entities.
It states the government cannot coerce content removal but eliminated a broader ban on agencies contacting platforms.
The decision is considered a victory for conservatives concerned about censorship and government overreach.