Litigation is a core component of CCIA’s pedigree. Throughout its more than 50-year history, CCIA has been an advocate for the telecommunications and digital services industries in courts throughout the United States. In addition to filing legal challenges to promote competition and protect free speech, CCIA is an active amicus curiae lending support in cases that could affect our members’ ability to continue bringing innovative products and services to market.
Since 2021, as states’ efforts to control and restrict digital services, particularly social media websites, have increased, CCIA’s litigation activity has expanded significantly. In response to statutes ranging from Digital Services Taxes to prohibitions on content moderation, CCIA has filed lawsuits that include claims under the First Amendment, Section 230, and the Commerce Clause, urging courts to enjoin and strike these laws. Two of those cases, NetChoice & CCIA v. Paxton and NetChoice & CCIA v. Moody, were argued to the U.S. Supreme Court in 2024, and resulted in a majority opinion that reaffirms the rights of websites to display speech of their choosing without governmental interference.
In close cooperation with the CCIA State Policy Center, the Litigation Center is watchful for new laws, regulations, and decisions that impede free expression, competition, or innovation in the online ecosystem.