Blog•Apr 2, 2026
A Free Speech Victory, Sort Of
Attorneys announced a consent decree ending the Murthy v. Missouri litigation that alleged federal agencies coerced social‑media platforms to suppress protected speech. The agreement restricts the CDC, CISA and the Surgeon General from threatening platforms over content for a ten‑year period. Enforcement is limited to the five original plaintiffs and does not bind other federal bodies. While hailed as a free‑speech win, the decree’s narrow scope leaves most government censorship powers untouched.
