Arkansas, Social Media and Age Verification Law

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Arkansas Judge Kills Social Media Age Verification Law, Says It Violates the First Amendment
Arkansas takes a hatchet to adults’ and minors’ protected speech alike though the Constitution demands it use a scalpel,” the judge said.
Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge
An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled that it was unconstitutional. The decision is a significant victory for the social media companies and digital rights groups that have opposed the law and others like it.
Judge declares Arkansas social media act unconstitutional
A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of an Arkansas law that required social media sites to verify the ages of users.

NC may ban social media for kids under 14

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Snapchat, YouTube may be covered under Florida’s new ban on social media for young teens
Technology companies are identifying the first popular social media platforms covered under Florida's new law banning such services for young teens.
As NC lawmakers propose social media ban for kids under 14, here’s what’s allowed now
The bill would also require parental consent for 14-year-olds and 15-year-olds to maintain their own social media accounts.
North Carolina lawmakers discuss bill banning social media for kids under 14
North Carolina lawmakers discussed House Bill 301 Tuesday, which would ban social media accounts for kids under the age of 14 and require parent or guardian consent for 14 and 15-year-olds.
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