Notably, during the 2022 mid-term elections in the United States, Google created a temporary program that allowed political campaigns to bypass Gmail spam filters. However, reports indicate that the RNC did not take advantage of this program. Google subsequently ended the initiative following public feedback, which was largely critical.
The dismissal of the RNC’s lawsuit against Google adds to the ongoing debates and legal battles surrounding online platforms, content moderation, and potential political bias. It underscores the challenges of addressing such complex issues within the framework of existing legal protections and regulations.