💨 Abstract

A federal appeals court ruled that Maryland's tax on digital advertising is unconstitutional. The law violated the First Amendment by preventing companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon from informing customers about the tax. Supporters argued the tax was necessary to adapt to changes in advertising methods, while opponents claimed it unfairly targeted large tech companies. However, the court emphasized the importance of free speech in criticizing government actions, comparing it to the Colonial-era Stamp Act.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff