Federal judge blocks Utah's social media law for minors, citing First Amendment violation.

A federal judge has blocked Utah's social media law aimed at protecting minors, granting a preliminary injunction to tech group NetChoice. Set to take effect on October 1, the law required strict privacy settings and age verification for children's accounts. The judge ruled that Utah failed to prove the law serves a compelling state interest and that it violates the First Amendment, potentially endangering the very individuals it seeks to protect.

September 11, 2024
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