Section 230 Faces Major Legal Threats

On its 30th anniversary, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is facing intensified political and legal pressure as Senators Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham introduced a bill to sunset the statute in two years and several high-profile lawsuits, including a New Mexico case against Meta, move toward trial. Advocates and critics warn that court rulings and legislation could significantly reshape online moderation and platform liability.