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Supreme Court Clarifies When Public Officials Can Be held Liable for Social Media Activity

Constitutional Law Reporter

Supreme Court ruled that public officials may be held liable for their social media activity in certain circumstances. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed. The Sixth Circuit Court ruled that Freed was not liable because he maintained his Facebook page in his personal capacity. In Lindke v.

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Supreme Court Limits Standing for Class-Action Suits Under FCRA

Constitutional Law Reporter

The FCRA also creates a cause of action for consumers to sue and recover damages for certain violations. The District Court ruled that all class members had Article III standing on each of the three statutory claims. Congress may enact legal prohibitions and obligations.

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