Murthy v. Missouri, Jawboning, and How What the Supreme Court Had to Say Could Bear on Cybersecurity and Online Speech
Cathy Gellis
ShmooCon XX (Final) · Day 2 · Bring It On
In an era defined by rapid information dissemination and heightened scrutiny of online content, the interplay between governmental influence and private platform moderation has become a contentious battleground. Cathy Gellis's ShmooCon talk, "Murthy v. Missouri, Jawboning, and How What the Supreme Court Had to Say Could Bear on Cybersecurity and Online Speech," delves into the intricate legal landscape surrounding the First Amendment, government "jawboning," and the Supreme Court's recent pronouncements. Gellis, a seasoned lawyer and frequent contributor to Techdirt, aims to demystify this complex and often misunderstood area, providing attendees with the analytical tools to discern what constitutes legitimate government interaction versus unconstitutional coercion in the realm of online speech.
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This session delivered a no-nonsense, deeply informed legal analysis of Murthy v. Missouri and its nuanced implications for online speech and cybersecurity. The speaker, a credible legal expert, meticulously broke down the First Amendment's application to government "jawboning" of private platforms, particularly highlighting the critical distinction between coercion and legitimate information sharing, especially concerning agencies like CISA. It wasn't about 0-days, but it was about the legal 0-sum game of information control, providing the audience with essential tools to understand the…