Public officials may block users from their social media pages on the basis of viewpoint, even if the pages are used for official purposes, because a social media accounts are never considered public forums.

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This statement is not entirely accurate. In a recent court case, it was ruled that public officials cannot block users from their social media pages on the basis of viewpoint if the pages are used for official purposes, as these pages may be considered public forums. However, if the social media account is purely personal and not used for official purposes, the official may have the right to block users based on their viewpoint.

Public Officials May Block Users from Their Social Media Pages