Tech Lobbying Group Sues Virginia over Law Limiting Kids’ Time on Social Media

Tech lobbying group sues Virginia over law limiting kids’ time on social media

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Virginia Wants to Limit Kids to 1 Hour of Social Media Per Day. Big Tech Is Suing

NetChoice, a trade group representing Meta, Reddit, X, and others, says SB 854 violates the First Amendment and infringes on a parent's right to decide what is appropriate for their children.

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NetChoice sues Virginia to block its one-hour social media limit for kids

The tech industry trade group NetChoice is suing Virginia over a new law that will restrict minors from using social media for more than one hour per day. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, asks the court to block the law over claims it violates the First Amendment by putting “unlawful barriers on how and when all Virginians can access free speech online.” Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the social media bill (SB 854) into law in May, and it’…

NetChoice Sues Virginia Over Youth Social Media Limits, Calling New Law Unconstitutional

A tech industry powerhouse representing Meta, Google and other online giants has launched a high-stakes constitutional battle against Virginia, arguing that the state’s new restrictions on minors’ access to social media trample free-speech rights and threaten digital privacy. Trade Group Moves to Block Law Set for January NetChoice LLC filed a 41-page complaint in Virginia federal court Monday, seeking to stop Senate Bill 854 from taking effect …

NetChoice’s Legal Battle Against Virginia’s Social Media Time Cap for Teens

In a bold move to defend digital free speech, tech industry group NetChoice has filed a lawsuit against Virginia, challenging a new law that imposes strict time limits on minors’ social media use. The legislation, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, requires platforms to restrict users under 16 to just one hour per day unless parents grant permission for more. NetChoice argues this violates the First Amendment and poses significant privacy ri…