Moody v. NetChoice

LAW CASE STUDY

This case study analyzes the high-profile First Amendment case challenging Florida’s S.B. 7072,a state law restricting how large social media platforms can moderate political content. The project breaks down the case chronology, key players, state law comparisons, and judicial rulings from the District Court to the Supreme Court’s 2024 vacate-and-remand decision. It explains why strict scrutiny was applied, the relevance of Section 230, and the broader implications for government regulation of online platforms. The presentation highlights the legal tension between free speech protections for private companies, state efforts to curb perceived online bias, and the evolving national debate over content moderation. Designed for a law course context, it connects these constitutional issues to strategic communication, stakeholder relations, and brand reputation management in the tech sector.