TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge is weighing whether to block a Florida law from going into effect that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans on kids’ social media use in the country when Gov. […]
A federal judge is considering whether to block a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. The law, one of the most restrictive in the U.S., has been challenged by industry groups seeking a preliminary injunction. Supporters argue the law is needed to reduce mental health issues linked to social media use, while opponents claim it violates free speech and restricts lawful content. The judge is weighing these arguments as the case proceeds.
