US Supreme Court Allows Mississippi’s Social Media Age Verification Law to Take Effect
The US Supreme Court has declined to block Mississippi’s law requiring age verification and parental consent for minors using social media. The law mandates that platforms verify users’ ages and restrict access for those under 18 without parental approval. It also compels platforms to shield minors from harmful content and limit data collection. Trade group NetChoice, supported by major tech firms, argues the law violates the First Amendment and had previously secured an injunction, which was overturned by a lower court.
This ruling signals growing judicial tolerance for state-level regulation of online platforms, potentially reshaping content governance and user privacy standards across the U.S.
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