The Supreme Court has rejected conservative activist Laura Loomer’s latest attempt to sue major social media platforms over bans on her accounts. Loomer, a high-profile figure known for her controversial statements and conspiracy theories, has repeatedly taken legal action against platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, which is now rebranded as X.
Supreme Court Denies Loomer’s Appeal Against Social Media Giants
On October 6, the Supreme Court turned down Loomer’s appeal, marking her fourth unsuccessful effort to hold social media companies accountable in federal court. In her lawsuits, Loomer claimed that Facebook and X conspired with advertisers to prevent her from posting during her congressional campaigns in 2020 and 2022. She argued that the bans seriously affected her ability to reach voters and damaged her political campaigns.
Loomer’s legal team emphasized the importance of social media for political campaigns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional campaign methods like door-to-door canvassing, rallies, and public events were restricted. They argued that online platforms were vital for connecting with potential voters, and that blocking Loomer’s posts directly hurt her election chances.
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Background on Loomer’s Social Media Bans
Laura Loomer first faced a ban from Twitter in 2018, after the platform cited “hateful” conduct as the reason for removing her account. In 2019, Facebook banned her as well, along with other controversial figures. The company described these individuals as “dangerous” and claimed it removes anyone who promotes violence or hate. These bans sparked debates about free speech, online safety, and the authority of social media companies to regulate content on their platforms.
Despite these bans, Loomer’s Twitter account was reinstated in 2022 after Elon Musk, a billionaire ally of former President Donald Trump, purchased the platform and rebranded it as X. Even so, her legal challenges against social media platforms continued, as she sought to reverse previous restrictions and claim damages for alleged suppression of her political content.
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Her lawsuits primarily relied on the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), a law typically used to fight organized crime. Loomer alleged that Facebook, X, and related advertisers had conspired to restrict her political content as part of a coordinated effort to limit her influence online. She claimed that these actions effectively silenced her during critical election campaigns.
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Loomer’s lawsuit was first dismissed by a federal judge in California. The judge ruled that the lawsuit did not present enough evidence to show that the social media companies had engaged in any unlawful enterprise or conspiracy under RICO. Laura then appealed the dismissal, but the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s decision.
The appeals court explained that Loomer’s complaint was based on the claim that the companies shared “common goals of making money, acquiring influence over other enterprises and entities, and other pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests.” The court concluded that these broad assertions were insufficient to prove a RICO violation, effectively ending her legal battle.
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Laura has been a prominent figure in conservative political circles, gaining attention for her outspoken style and her connections to Trump’s campaigns. She has consistently argued that social media bans unfairly targeted her, but her attempts to challenge these restrictions in court have repeatedly failed.
This Supreme Court decision confirms that social media companies have the right to moderate content on their platforms without being compelled to restore accounts or posts, even for high-profile political figures. The ruling reinforces the authority of online platforms to enforce their content rules and uphold community standards, while also highlighting the limits of legal challenges aimed at reversing account suspensions.
