Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any State from enforcing any State law that is consistent with this section. No cause of action may be brought and no liability may be …

Since then, several legal challenges have validated the constitutionality of Section 230. Section 230 protections are not limitless and require providers to remove material that violates federal …

Some bills sought to amend the scope of Section 230 (c) (1), limiting "publisher" immunity in an attempt to encourage sites to take down certain types of undesirable content. Others sought to …

What is Section 230 and why does it matter? Here's everything to know about the little-known internet law and how it impacts free speech.

ABSTRACT Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 is the most important law in the history of the internet. It is also one of the most flawed. Under Section 230, online entities …

Apr 9, 2025 · As a legal scholar, I see dramatic potential effects if Section 230 were to be repealed, with some platforms and websites blocking any potentially controversial content.

Section 230 states that platforms cannot be liable for third-party content, and courts have interpreted this to mean a wide immunity regardless of the nature of content or its egregiousness.

That’s why the U.S. Congress passed a law, Section 230 (originally part of the Communications Decency Act), that protects Americans’ freedom of expression online by protecting the …

May 27, 2025 · Section 230 shields online platforms from liability for most user-generated content (with limited exceptions). Over time, this once low-profile legal provision has become a focal …

Feb 21, 2023 · WHAT IS SECTION 230? If a news site falsely calls you a swindler, you can sue the publisher for libel. But if someone posts that on Facebook, you can't sue the company — …