Apr. 30, 2026
9th Circuit judges question scope of Section 230 protections
The federal appeals court found Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act bars claims over Facebook's algorithmic recommendations, though the judges signal concern about the law's broad reach.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed dismissal of claims against Meta over its alleged role in the Myanmar genocide, holding that Section 230 shields the company from liability for recommending third-party content--even as multiple judges signaled concern that the law has been interpreted too broadly.
"Section 230's grant of immunity protects Meta from claims that seek to treat it 'as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another informatio...
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