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Yesterday's Supreme Court case could have major consequences for U.S. democracy Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress Free speech or free rein? [Woman's hands holding an iphone]( Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard [oral arguments]( for one of the most consequential cases for our democracy this year. [Murthy v. Missouri]( challenges if federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or FBI can work with social media companies to address threats such as foreign interference in our elections or to stop the spread of harmful misinformation online. This case arose from allegations that the government's communication with social media platforms regarding election interference and COVID-19 misinformation violated the First Amendment. However, social media companies themselves have [actively sought collaborations]( with government entities in order to [combat foreign interference]( in U.S. elections and address misinformation. Cutting off government communication with social media companies would be an extreme decision that could significantly undermine national security and Americans’ safety. In yesterday's arguments for Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court seemed to recognize the grave national security and public health risks associated with the claim that the federal government should be nearly barred from engaging with social media. The plaintiffs’ all-or-nothing stance was criticized for its potential to severely limit the government's ability to share accurate information about national security, voting, and crucial public health guidance. Especially in an election year, the stakes for election integrity, public safety, and U.S. democracy could not be higher. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, [sat down with Center for American Progress experts]( recently to explain the [huge ramifications]( of this case. [Learn More]( Murthy v. Missouri in 1 minute Here's CAP Senior Policy Analyst for Technology Policy [Nicole Alvarez]( with everything you need to know: [Woman speaking with caption "This case addresses the government's role of in helping"]( [Share This]( Keep reading if you’re frustrated with corrupt justices [scales of justice in front of an American flag]( Right now, our Supreme Court has untrustworthy, extremist, and billionaire-backed justices. How can they decide the law of the land if they aren’t bound to an enforceable ethics code? 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