A recent injunction placing strict limits on government communication with tech companies is criticized by civil rights groups, academics, and industry insiders who believe it will weaken social media platforms against election interference. With the upcoming 2024 primaries, tech companies are confronted with emerging election threats facilitated by AI advancements that enable the production of deceptive content. Civil rights groups argue that Judge Doughty's order will facilitate the spread of election lies, emphasizing the importance of improved coordination between governments and social media companies to safeguard the integrity of election information. Efforts to combat election interference have already been affected, with the State Department canceling a meeting with Facebook officials regarding 2024 election preparations and hacking threats. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, whose communication with social media companies is limited under the injunction, has played a crucial role in disseminating accurate voting information.