Supreme Court hears First Amendment case on social media [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case over conservative social media posts. Republican-led states are accusing the Biden administration of pressuring companies to take down posts it didn’t agree with.

The justices overall seemed skeptical of the GOP argument, but some still entertained it.

“This is absolutely one of the most important cases,” said Gov. Jeff Landry (R-La.)

Republican-led states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to say the Biden administration went too far in combatting conservative views on social media.

“What happened here was a relentless pressure campaign brought by the federal government to take down protected speech,” said Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill.

Louisiana and Missouri attorneys general accuse Biden administration officials of strong-arming social media companies to change controversial posts about COVID-19 and election security.

“I think the evidence clearly establishes coercion.” Said Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

Conservative Justice Samuel …