Summary
The Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal by Laura Loomer against social media companies. Justice Samuel Alito recused himself, possibly due to his stock ownership in Procter & Gamble, a company involved in the lawsuit. Loomer argued that the companies harmed her congressional campaigns by banning her from their platforms.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court declined to take up Laura Loomer's case against social media companies.
- Justice Samuel Alito did not participate in this decision, likely due to owning stock in Procter & Gamble.
- Loomer's lawsuit accused Meta and X of civil racketeering and bias in content moderation.
- She claimed her removal from platforms violated her ability to campaign for Congress.
- Lower courts previously dismissed her case, citing legal protections for the companies.
- The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims were rejected by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Meta, X, and P&G decided not to respond to Loomer's Supreme Court petition.
- The Supreme Court began its new term, addressing various appeals and cases.
