The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has modified its public comments policy by removing restrictions on content deemed misleading or false amid an ongoing censorship lawsuit.
The policy revision, implemented on November 25, 2024, represents a significant shift from previous guidelines that allowed the agency to restrict various forms of content, including what it categorized as demonstrably false information, defamation, and personal attacks.
The changes emerged following a First Amendment lawsuit filed by attorney Aaron Siri on behalf of journalist Lindsay Jones, who was blocked by the CDC on X (formerly Twitter) after posting criticisms about vaccine policies.
While the CDC has unblocked Jones and revised its policy, the lawsuit continues as it seeks to address broader constitutional concerns about government agencies restricting public discourse on social media platforms.
The ongoing legal battle underscores the delicate balance between government moderation of public health information and constitutional protections for free speech.
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