The court declined to rule on whether it was constitutional for states to pass legislation that limit the powers of social-media companies to moderate their content.
The decision will permit the government to call on tech companies to remove falsehoods — which could be critical in the run-up to the presidential election.
“It’s crucial that lawmakers keep a core question in mind: Will Massachusetts invest in a new, sustainable future for local news?” said Free Press Action’s Candace Clement.