Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is coming under scrutiny by the Supreme Court. Some say it's a source of extreme harm and others believe it’s crucial to free speech.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outside the Lincoln memorial, families gather. They have been through loss and mental hardship on a level that no parent should ever experience.
Alexis Spence, 20, says she's been exposed to harmful words and images since she was 12 years old. Spence claims the experiences have led to serious mental illness. Greene, whose organization supports Section 230, says the law allows for a more open exchange of ideas since platforms like Facebook and Twitter don't have to worry about legal consequences for controversial material.
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