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Florida law banning social media for under-14s upheld on appeal
Original: Florida social media law for children under 14 survives appeals court challenge
A federal appeals court has allowed Florida's law restricting social media accounts for children under 14 to stand, rejecting a challenge to the measure. The law, signed in 2024, requires platforms to terminate accounts held by minors under 14 and blocks new sign-ups, with parental consent required for 14- and 15-year-olds. Supporters call it a child-safety benchmark; critics argue it raises free speech and privacy concerns.
Why now: The appeals court ruling sets a precedent other states watching the legal fight over minors' social media access are closely following.
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- Florida social media law for children under 14 survives appeals court challenge · Gulf Coast News and Weather
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