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Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
- U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked enforcement of Florida's 2024 law that prohibits individuals under 14 from accessing social media platforms, issuing the order Tuesday in Tallahassee.
- The law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, aims to protect youth but faces challenges for likely violating First Amendment rights according to a legal challenge by industry groups.
- Judge Walker issued a preliminary injunction requested by leading technology industry associations, determining that the law imposes undue restrictions on young people's speech and fails to meet narrow tailoring requirements.
- Matt Schruers, CCIA president, said the ruling vindicates the argument that Florida's statute restricts lawful content access, while state officials plan to appeal to the 11th Circuit.
- The injunction prevents Florida from enforcing the social media restrictions for now, but the state is expected to seek relief in the appeals court to resume the ban.
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