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🚨NEW NETCHOICE LAWSUIT IN MINNESOTA 🏛️
Free Speech Online in Minnesota Doesn’t Need Government Censorship Labels
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—Today, NetChoice sued Minnesota for the second time over the government’s latest attack on websites that host free speech. NetChoice v. Ellison (2026) seeks to stop HF 2, Section 13, a law forcing websites to parrot state-approved “warning” messages to discourage Minnesotans from using online services and promote the government’s controversial views on social media. This is compelled speech, a direct violation of the First Amendment.
NetChoice is taking Minnesota to court to protect free expression and prevent the government from dictating which messages companies must broadcast.
“Minnesota cannot place conditions on the right to publish lawful speech. But that is exactly what this law does. In order to disseminate speech in Minnesota, websites must now parrot the State’s views about social media’s alleged harms. That’s unconstitutional. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a billboard, newspaper, or website; the government can’t force publishers to disseminate its propaganda,” said @Paul_Taske, Co-Director of the NetChoice Litigation Center.
Taske continued: “There have been many justified controversies, exposes, and criticisms of Minnesota’s government on digital services. This law will chill and stigmatize that speech through targeted regulation. Indeed, Minnesota carved out TV networks and gaming platforms, yet targets places like YouTube and X because that is where free speech thrives today, especially on key political or cultural issues. This isn’t about protecting Minnesotans; it’s about silencing speech the government doesn't like. NetChoice is taking action to stop it.”
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