US EditionJudge Blocks Georgia's Social Media Age Verification Law, Citing Free Speech Concerns
- A federal judge has blocked Georgia's law requiring age verification for social media accounts, stating it infringes on free speech rights.
- The judge, Totenberg, noted that concerns about social media harming children are valid but emphasized constitutional violations take precedence.
- Georgia argued that the law intended to protect children, comparing it to banning access to alcohol-serving bars.
- Totenberg declared that barriers to speech must withstand rigorous constitutional scrutiny, highlighting the importance of free expression.
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Judge blocks Georgia’s social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns
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