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New social media law goes into effect Jan. 1 A new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts takes effect in Florida on January 1. Under the law, 14...

Tech-industry groups are challenging the constitutionality of Florida's social media law on First Amendment grounds.

Lawyers with Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office argued the groups’ lawsuit “is still riddled with holes.”

A federal lawsuit says the Florida law violates First Amendment rights and that parents should make decisions about children’s social media.

The law prevents platforms from banning political candidates and requires social media companies to have standards about banning users.

A judge in 2021 issued a preliminary injunction to block the law on First Amendment grounds. An appeals court upheld most of that decision.

Florida says a fight about its law restricting social media should go back to a federal district judge for a closer look.

After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month, a legal battle could resume about a Florida law restricting social media platforms.

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office published three proposed rules that include addressing age verification.

Hillsborough County Public Schools could have a new policy on mobile phones and other electronic devices this summer.

U.S. Supreme Court justices will rule in cases about social-media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida.

“An unconstitutional law will protect exactly zero Floridians,” said Carl Szabo, NetChoice’s vice president and general counsel.