Insiders Advisor
  • Stocks
  • World News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Stocks
  • World News
  • Business
  • Politics

Insiders Advisor

Politics

Judge rules RFK Jr. can sue Biden administration over alleged censorship of charity that questions vaccines

by August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024
Judge rules RFK Jr. can sue Biden administration over alleged censorship of charity that questions vaccines

A federal judge ruled Tuesday Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. can sue the Biden administration over alleged social media censorship of his Children’s Health Defense charity, which questions the safety of vaccines.

‘The Court finds that Kennedy is likely to succeed on his claim that suppression of content posted was caused by actions of Government Defendants, and there is a substantial risk that he will suffer similar injury in the near future,’ U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty in Louisiana said in a ruling. 

The lawsuit alleges the government had pressured social media giants like Facebook, X and YouTube to censor content it considered misinformation.

The Children’s Health Defense, which was founded by Kennedy, says its mission is ‘ending childhood health epidemics by eliminating toxic exposure.’ 

Critics of the charity have called it ‘anti-vaccine.’ The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, are ‘safe and effective.’ 

‘Judge Terry Doughty carefully and clearly analyzed the law and facts and applied the framework from the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Murthy v. Missouri regarding standing,’ CHD general counsel Kim Rosenberg said after the ruling, referring to a similar case brought against the government. 

‘The court also firmly found in plaintiffs’ favor that plaintiffs had not waived — and indeed had affirmatively raised — direct censorship claims in addition to listener claims.’

Murthy v. Missouri was recently brought by the Republican attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, who accused the Biden administration of pressuring social media companies to censor certain content. 

A Louisiana court banned communication between the government and the companies, but the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision in June, said the plaintiffs had insufficient evidence to prove direct injury and found no direct link to the government in the censorship, adding companies have a right to moderate their own content. 

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote in the decision that ‘the evidence indicates that the platforms had independent incentives to moderate content and often exercised their own judgment.’

Chief Justice John Roberts and justices Brett Kavanaugh, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson also voted against the plaintiffs. 

In the Kennedy case, Doughty said there was direct evidence the charity’s censorship had been linked to the government. 

The case will now go back to a lower court, and the injunction will be reviewed, according to the Washington Examiner. 

The decision came just days before Kennedy suspended his struggling presidential campaign and endorsed former President Trump. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
previous post
Kennedy family members denounce RFK Jr.’s decision to endorse Trump as a ‘betrayal of values’
next post
IDF strikes Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon after they were seen preparing to fire toward Israel

Related Posts

Taiwanese people ready to fight as China ramps...

October 4, 2024

Kamala Harris says Trump picked JD Vance to...

July 17, 2024

Dems attack Johnson over impassioned Columbia speech condemning...

April 26, 2024

Stefanik in contention for Trump administration job

November 8, 2024

There’s a way to aid Gaza. I know,...

June 4, 2025

Schumer calls for new Israeli leader to replace...

March 15, 2024

Potential 2028 hopeful accused of ‘inciting violence’ after...

April 29, 2025

Trump once stopped Erdogan attacks on US-backed Kurds...

December 15, 2024

113 House Dems vote against GOP resolution to...

June 10, 2025

Israeli official vows ‘We have more surprises coming...

June 14, 2025

    Fill Out & Get More Relevant News


    Stay ahead of the market and unlock exclusive trading insights & timely news. We value your privacy - your information is secure, and you can unsubscribe anytime. Gain an edge with hand-picked trading opportunities, stay informed with market-moving updates, and learn from expert tips & strategies.

    Latest News

    • Iran regime escalates repression toward ‘North Korea-style model of isolation and control’

      July 4, 2025
    • This July 4th, a family waits: American hostage’s father pleads for son’s freedom from Hamas terrorists

      July 4, 2025
    • President Trump to honor Iran strike flight team at the White House

      July 4, 2025
    • North Korea lashes out after Trump DOJ exposes massive IT infiltration scheme

      July 4, 2025
    • Saudi defense minister secretly meets with Trump to discuss Iran de-escalation, Israel: sources

      July 4, 2025
    • Trump administration swarms SCOTUS with emergency requests and sees surprising success

      July 4, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (1,295)
    • Politics (6,282)
    • Stocks (904)
    • World News (460)
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: insidersadvisor.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2024 insidersadvisor.com | All Rights Reserved