American Viewpoints

The Costs Of Trying To Control "Hate Speech" On Social Media

Episode Summary

The New Civil Liberties Alliance has contributed an amicus brief in a lawsuit against the State of New York. The case challenges a state law that requires social media platforms to identify and address "hate speech" on their platforms. NCLA attorney Kaitlyn Schiraldi describes the case, why they think the law shoudl be overturned, and how government should (and should not) be involved in what's said on social media.