Federal judge partially blocks Texas law restricting online advertising and content to minors.

A federal judge in Texas has partially blocked enforcement of a state law, the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE), aimed at protecting minors online. The judge ruled that parts of the law, including bans on targeted advertising and requirements for age verification and content filtering, were unconstitutionally vague or violated free speech rights. The ruling does not affect provisions on limiting the use and collection of minors' personal data or parental control over privacy settings.

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