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Taamneh v Twitter Inc

598 US 471 (2023)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2023
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Social media platforms providing standard services to all users, including terrorists, are not liable under the Anti-Terrorism Act as aiding and abetting requires knowing and substantial assistance.

Key Principle

Social media platforms are not liable under the Anti-Terrorism Act for providing standard services to all users, including terrorists; aiding and abetting requires knowing and substantial assistance.

Area of Law

constitutional

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