Rational Security: The "Whale of a Tale" Edition
Summary
Lawfare editors discuss three major legal developments: a Supreme Court stay on a Trump-era rule restricting mail-in ballot delivery, which faces whistleblower allegations of systemic flaws; Meta’s $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general over teen safety, imposing usage limits but sparing recommendation algorithms; and a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling denying standing to challenge the White House ballroom construction.
Topics discussed
Summer wrap-up and whale watching stories
Postal Service ballot verification and whistleblower claims
Meta settlement on teen social media usage and regulation
Supreme Court ruling on White House ballroom standing
Object lesson: Tomatoes, pizza, and garden updates
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