A federal appeals court has upheld a Georgia law that limits social media access for users under 16, dismissing a legal challenge from tech industry groups. The ruling by the Eleventh Circuit—joined by three judges—affirms the state’s authority to regulate online platforms under existing child protection laws. Legal experts and digital rights advocates may now weigh whether to pursue further appeals, as the decision could set a precedent for similar restrictions nationwide. The case centers on whether such laws infringe on free speech or commercial activity protections under federal law.
From today's Eleventh Circuit opinion in Netchoice v. Attorney General, by Judge Kevin Newsom, joined by Judges Robert Luck and… The post Eleventh Circuit Rejects Netchoice's Challenge to Georgia Law Restricting Under-16-Year-Old Social Media Access appeared first on Reason Magazine.
