[HIGHLIGHTS] Can a public official block his followers on social networks?

The Supreme Court of the United States rules that a public official can block his followers on social networks. The rules will affect the accounts on Facebook, X and other social networks of all public officials.

Politicians around the world use social networks to communicate with citizens and it is not uncommon for them to block followers they consider annoying. In Spain, some politicians have been especially combative online while holding public office, such as Pablo Iglesias when he was vice president or, more recently, Transport Minister Óscar Puente.