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Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to prevent Mississippi from enforcing a law that requires age verification for social media users. A tech industry group challenged this law, arguing it harms privacy and free speech rights.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruled on a Mississippi law about social media use by children.
  • The law requires social media users to prove their age.
  • A tech group, NetChoice, challenged this law, saying it affects privacy and free speech.
  • The court's decision allows Mississippi to continue enforcing the law.
  • Similar laws exist in other states, and they are also part of the challenge.

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