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Washington Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group representing major platforms like Facebook, X and YouTube.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Mississippi social media age verification law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group that is challenging laws passed in Mississippi and other states that require social media users to verify their ages. NetChoice, which brought the lawsuit, argues the Mississippi law threatens privacy rights and unconstitutionally restricts the free expression of users of all ages. Mark Sherman, The Associated Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Mississippi social media age verification law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group that is challenging laws passed in Mississippi and other states that require social media users to verify their ages. NetChoice, which brought the lawsuit, argues the Mississippi law threatens privacy rights and unconstitutionally restricts the free expression of users of all ages.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Virginia Republicans are reeling and more state headlines
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • 'Virginia Republicans are reeling — and they have no one to blame but themselves.' — MSNBC • ''Should never happen': Lawsuit seeks $100M in fatal Virginia house explosion.' — NBC4 • 'New Virginia law restricts social media usage for kids.' — WSLS • 'Virginia dentists urge vigilance as oral cancer cases rise.' — 13newsnow • 'Omni Homestead Resort will highlight Virginia wine's French connection.' — Alexandria Living Magazine SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
