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Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Restricting Social Media Access for Minors

A federal judge ruled Florida's law restricting social media access for minors is likely unconstitutional, blocking its enforcement while litigation continues.


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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Florida's law that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The judge found the law likely unconstitutional, stating it burdens youths' rights to access speech. While the law is on hold, a provision requiring platforms to terminate accounts for children under 16 upon parental request remains in effect. The ruling has been praised by industry groups, while Florida officials plan to appeal, citing concerns over social media's impact on youth.

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Texas Bill Would Have Banned Social Media for Minors: Here's How
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"…Texas was poised to pass into law one of the most restrictive sets of social media rules for minors, including making it illegal for those under 18 to be on social media, but it failed on a technicality when the legislature ended its session ahead of a key vote."

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