Judge Allows Parental Consent For Texas Kids’ Social Media Accounts, But Blocks Content Moderation Requirement

A child uses a cell phone and a tablet. Texas is part of a growing number of states attempting to regulate how social media companies moderate their content. Credit: Eduardo Parra/ Europa Press/ABACA via REUTERS

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:00am

A federal district court judge on Aug. 30 temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed to prevent Texas children from accessing certain content online through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.Judge Robert Pitman found the requirement unconstitutional that social media companies filter out harmful content, such as ...

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