Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies State Action in Social Media: Lindke v. Freed
On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously reached a decision in the case of Lindke v. Freed. The Court held that when a public official prohibits individuals from commenting on their social media page, it constitutes state action under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 if the official both “(1) ...