( June 18, 2026, 20:43 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Florida's motion for summary judgment against a US court challenge to a state social media law has been denied. US District Judge Robert L. Hinkle said that the governor’s signing statement and numerous remarks from legislators clearly show that the legislation is viewpoint-based, designed to curb the platforms’ purported liberal bias. Additionally, the US Supreme Court made clear, on review of a preliminary injunction in the case, that the legislation is unconstitutional in substantial respects, Hinkle wrote.See attached file. ...
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