US Supreme Court allows Mississippi’s social media age verification law to take effect
The Supreme Court has declined to block Mississippi’s law requiring social media platforms to verify users’ ages and restrict access for minors without parental consent. The law mandates age checks, content moderation to shield minors from harmful material, and limits data collection on underage users. Trade group NetChoice, backed by major tech companies, sought an emergency injunction, arguing the law violates First Amendment rights. While Justice Kavanaugh noted the law is “likely unconstitutional,” the court ruled the harm of enforcement was not sufficiently proven.
This sets a precedent for age-gating laws and signals growing regulatory momentum for online platforms in the US.
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