Judicial Review of Public Health Orders: Varied Outcomes in “Reopen” Litigation
Lawsuits challenging governors’ and mayors’ public health orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been filed across the United States, yielding mixed judicial outcomes. This legal analysis examines the varied results, referencing a specific case in Maryland and contrasting it with decisions in other states. Grounds for Judicial Success and Failure The success […]
Social Media Moderation and the Scope of the First Amendment
The issue of social media content moderation frequently raises questions regarding the applicability and scope of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The fundamental principle at the heart of this discussion is the distinction between governmental actors and private entities in the realm of free speech. The First Amendment serves as a vital safeguard, […]