Justice Samuel Alito’s temporary stay now puts the Appeals Court’s ruling on hold while both sides continue to argue the case. The stay is in effect until September 22, but it could potentially be extended.
The Solicitor General argued that the injunction would impose significant harm on the government and the public, emphasizing that government officials had not engaged in wrongdoing during their interactions with social media companies. Instead, they pointed to a collaborative relationship between the government and platforms, highlighting that disagreements and frustrations were not uncommon.
