Tech Shift: What are the consequences for threatening someone on Facebook?
Tech Shift: What are the consequences for threatening someone on Facebook?
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There’s a case before the Supreme Court right now that gets at freedom of expression rights in the digital realm. Specifically, what constitutes a threat when it’s made via social media? That’s the case of Anthony Elonis vs. the United States. Joining us on the line to discuss the issue is Steve Schwinn, a professor at the John Marshall Law School and co-founder of the Constitutional Law Professor Blog.