The Supreme Court has permitted Mississippi's age verification law for social media to come into effect amidst ongoing court challenges. This decision was made despite Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressing that the law is likely unconstitutional in his concurring opinion. The law requires social media platforms to verify the ages of accounts and restricts access for users under 18 without parental permission. Additionally, it mandates the protection of minors from harmful content. The trade association NetChoice opposes the law, arguing that it infringes upon First Amendment freedoms.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated that he believes Mississippi's age verification law is probably unconstitutional, but also noted it can proceed during legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court allowed Mississippi's social media age verification law to take effect while a legal case is ongoing, despite concerns about its constitutionality.
HB 1126 mandates social media platforms verify the age of users and block those under 18 unless parental consent is provided.
NetChoice, associated with tech companies like Meta and Google, contends that such age verification laws infringe upon First Amendment rights.
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