Florida, social media

Judge says it's a ‘hard row to hoe’ for Florida to justify social media ban for young teens
Groups representing communications companies are arguing the 2024 measure unconstitutionally limits free speech. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker says he may make a decision within three weeks.
Federal judge skeptical of Florida's attempt to ban social media for young teenagers
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge on Friday told lawyers in a landmark social media case it would be a “hard row to hoe” for state officials to justify a complete ban on social media for young teenagers, signaling his skepticism toward the new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge weighs whether to block Florida's social media ban for minors
A federal judge is weighing whether to block a Florida law from going into effect that would ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for
Arguments to begin in lawsuit challenging Florida’s social media ban
A legal battle is brewing in Florida over HB 3, the law aimed at protecting young people from the perceived dangers of social media. The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is challenging the law in court, arguing that it violates minors’ and adults’ First Amendment rights.
DeSantis vs. Big Tech: Social media showdown unfolding in federal court in Florida
A social media showdown is unfolding in Florida as a federal judge in Tallahassee considers whether to block a new Florida law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans social media for young teens.
Oral arguments Friday in lawsuit challenging Florida's strict social media ban
Attorneys are giving oral arguments on Friday in a challenge to Florida's new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts.
Florida's bid to curb kids' social media use faces legal test
The law, in part, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social media accounts on certain platforms.
Federal judge appears skeptical of Florida law trying to keep minors off social media
Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
Judge weighs on Florida law to keep children off social media
A U.S. district judge held a hearing on a request by social-media industry groups for a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law aimed at keeping children off social-mediaplatforms.
Showdown in court over social media ban
FOX 13’s Kellie Cowan has a look at the challenge to Florida’s new social media law banning kids under 14 from creating ...
Andrew Tate And Tristan Tate Land In Florida After Their Travel Ban Is Lifted—Though DeSantis Says They’re Not Welcome
Andrew and Tristan Tate’s departure from Romania comes just days after reports that Trump was pressuring the country’s ...
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New Florida social media bill gives parents more access
That is for children under 14 years old in Florida. The state’s social media ban went into effect January 1st, 2025. It prohibits children under 14 from having a social media account.
Florida Republicans Welcoming Andrew Tate Sparks Fury: 'Disgusting'
The post has been widely condemned online, with one Republican X user describing the club as "disgusting" for welcoming the pair. Capital Young Republicans, a GOP organization based in Tallahassee, ...
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News Wrap: Tate brothers return to U.S. after travel ban lifted by prosecutors
In our news wrap Thursday, social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived in Florida after a travel ban was lifted, Mexico is sending an ...