Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules Ohio's social media parental consent law can be enforced.
A divided three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's block on Ohio's Social Media Parental Notification Act. The law requires children under 16 to obtain parental consent before using social media apps. The court found the law was not unconstitutional, allowing the state to begin enforcement.
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The Washington Times details the judicial reasoning and legislative history, while Reuters focuses on the immediate impact for major tech platforms.
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“U.S. court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social media”
“Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids' use of social media restored”
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