Abstract:
Section 230 is the legal cornerstone of online speech, commerce, and
innovation. By vesting online service providers with immunity to claims based on
their publishing and editorial functions, Section 230 has promoted free speech and
innovation for over 20 years. Amici are public interest groups, library associations,
small tech companies, and representatives of the start-up community that,
collectively, represent the diverse concerns and perspectives of technology
industries and users. Accordingly, amici have a direct and substantial interest in
ensuring that the legal rules governing online discourse promote innovation,
competition, and free speech.
