The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Twitter in a case concerning allegations that YouTube was liable for suggesting videos promoting violent militant Islam. The court declined to address the application of the law, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, to the family's claims, and unanimously ruled that such claims could not be brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act. This decision is a victory for internet companies, who have said that Section 230 has helped the internet flourish, and serves as a reminder of the importance of the law in protecting internet companies from liability for user-generated content.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is still due to be deposed in the lawsuit, which seeks damages for the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking.
After two weeks of searching, four Indigenous children, including an 11-month-old baby, have been found alive in the Colombian Amazon following a plane crash. President Petro expressed his joy at the news, thanking the military for their hard work and dedication in the search. The rescue of the children is a cause for celebration in Colombia, and a reminder of the importance of the military's search and rescue efforts.
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old Air National Guard member, has been charged with leaking highly classified military documents. His superiors had previously raised concerns about his handling of classified information, and the Justice Department is now arguing that he should remain in custody until his trial. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison, and the Justice Department is continuing to investigate the case.
An 8-year-old girl has died in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas after suffering a medical emergency. The Office of Professional Responsibility will conduct an investigation, and the incident is the latest in a string of deaths of migrants in U.S. custody. Cities across the United States are struggling to provide shelter for migrants as crossings at the southern border have dropped.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is hearing a case that could potentially restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The anti-abortion plaintiffs argue that the FDA acted outside of its authority when it approved and expanded access to the drug. Judges, all Republican appointees, appeared to be leaning toward restricting access, which could have a major impact on women's access to safe and legal abortions in the United States. A ruling is expected in the coming weeks.
A new study has revealed that high school textbooks used in the United States largely ignore Latino history, with only 28 of the 222 important topics related to Latino history being covered well. This lack of coverage comes at a time when the U.S. Hispanic population is growing rapidly, and UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía is calling for a comprehensive review of textbooks to ensure that Latino history is properly represented. The study's authors are also recommending that states and school districts develop and implement standards for teaching Latino history.
Montana has become the first state in the US to ban the popular social media app TikTok, citing the Chinese Communist Party's use of the app to spy on Americans and collect their personal data. The bill was signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte and will be enforced by the Montana Department of Justice. It is yet to be seen whether other states will follow suit.