Social networks as new public forums? Enforcing the rule of law in the digital environment

The article provides a comparative overview on recent case law developments concerning the so-called deplatforming, calling for a more in-depth consideration of the role of social network service providers. By comparing the US and Italian scenarios, it delves into the question on whether these operators should be equalized to public forums or State actors and then subject to stricter regulation with respect to content moderation.