US EditionFederal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
- U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked enforcement of Florida's 2024 law that prohibits individuals under 14 from accessing social media platforms, issuing the order Tuesday in Tallahassee.
- The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, aims to protect youth but faces challenges for likely violating First Amendment rights according to a legal challenge by industry groups.
- Judge Walker issued a preliminary injunction requested by leading technology industry associations, determining that the law imposes undue restrictions on young people's speech and fails to meet narrow tailoring requirements.
- Matt Schruers, CCIA president, said the ruling vindicates the argument that Florida's statute restricts lawful content access, while state officials plan to appeal to the 11th Circuit.
- The injunction prevents Florida from enforcing the social media restrictions for now, but the state is expected to seek relief in the appeals court to resume the ban.
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Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Florida’s Social Media Law
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Florida from enforcing provisions of a 2024 law that restricts minors’ access to social media, ruling that the measure is likely unconstitutional while litigation continues. The order by Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker grants a preliminary injunction sought by the Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, two trade associations representing technology companies including Meta and Googl…
Federal Judge Blocks Key Parts of Florida Law Restricting Children’s Social Media Access
A federal judge has blocked Florida from enforcing major provisions of its 2024 law, which aims to curb social media addiction in young children by keeping them off those platforms. In a June 3 order, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida granted a preliminary injunction, siding with tech industry groups who argue the law is unconstitutional. While acknowledging that parents and lawmakers have “sincere concern…
Florida’s social media ban for kids halted by federal judge
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Florida's HB 3, a law regarding youth and social media accounts. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker in Tallahassee says in court documents obtained by FOX Business that the law is a violation of the First Amendment’s protections on free speech. Walker's ruling on Tuesday sides with trade groups NetChoice and Computer and Communications Industry Association, putting HB 3 on hold unti…
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