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A US appeals court lets Florida enforce a law banning social media

A US appeals court lets Florida enforce a law banning social media accounts for under-14s, rejecting tech groups' claims that it violates free speech rights

TL;DRFlorida can enforce a law banning under-14s from social media despite free speech challenges.

Why it matters: Sets precedent for state-level social media restrictions; could inspire similar laws nationwide affecting tech business models.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed Florida to enforce a state law barring children under 14 from accessing social media platforms …

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