Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into major tech companies Google and Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram. The probe seeks to unearth possible corporate misconduct related to the suppression of firearm-related content on these platforms. Bailey's investigation, propelled by a recently issued Civil Investigative Demand to the companies, seeks to uncover whether these platforms are conducting unfair business practices by manipulating the visibility of firearms and ammunition-related content. This move is intended to ensure transparency and fairness in the operations of online platforms dealing with firearm-related content. The investigation comes amid concerns about the outsized influence that tech companies wield over discourse and commerce, prompting questions about their responsibilities in allowing lawful speech and content to flourish. "When Big Tech companies control what Americans see, say, and believe, they hold the power to reshape the nation," Bailey remarked. "We will not let them rewrite the Bill of Rights from behind a digital wall." Under Missouri law, the Attorney General has the authority to issue a CID which compels companies to submit documents and communications relevant to potential violations of consumer protection laws. The investigation will scrutinize if Google and Meta have engaged in practices like demonetizing or de-emphasizing content related to the legal acquisition and usage of firearms. The action follows disturbing allegations that these platforms might be penalizing or obscuring content linked to firearms, accessories, and related political views. In response, Bailey's office is demanding that these tech giants disclose pertinent documents and policies. The CID underscores the importance of Second Amendment rights, warning against the concentration of power in the hands of a few corporations that might restrict individual liberties. "The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental component of all constitutional freedoms," Bailey stated. "Missourians deserve clarity if tech companies are stifling lawful expression or commerce around firearms." Bailey's initiative aligns with a broader mission to defend constitutional rights and hold corporations accountable, ensuring Missourians can express their views and conduct commerce without fear of algorithmic censorship.