A federal judge temporarily blocked Mississippi's age verification law for websites, stating it unconstitutionally limits online speech.
A federal judge temporarily blocked Mississippi's law requiring age verification for users of websites and digital services, stating it would unconstitutionally limit access to online speech for minors and adults. The law aimed to protect children from sexually explicit material and was challenged by tech industry group NetChoice, which includes Google, Snap Inc., and Meta. The group has successfully halted similar laws in Arkansas, California, and Ohio.
July 06, 2024
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