TikTok and the US Face Off in Court Over Law That Could Lead to Ban on Platform

TikTok argues the law runs afoul of the First Amendment while other opponents claim it mirrors crackdowns sometimes seen in authoritarian countries abroad.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Utah Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Children

The judge wrote that the state has not articulated a compelling state interest in violating the First Amendment rights of the social media companies.

GOP Effort to Ban Video-Sharing App TikTok for Kids Fails in Virginia’s Legislature

Opponents raised a range of questions, including whether the government — rather than parents — should be responsible for limiting children’s access to social media.

Florida House Passes a Bill to Ban Social Media Accounts for Children Under 16

The bill targets social media sites that track user activity, allow children to upload material and interact with others and use addictive features designed to cause compulsive use.

Utah Legislature To Revise Social Media Limits for Youth as It Navigates Multiple Lawsuits

Two new laws require age verification for anyone in the state who wants to create a social media account, which critics say could compromise users' data security.

Group Representing TikTok, Meta and X Sues Ohio Over Limits on Kids’ Social Media Use

Ohio’s law requires social media companies to obtain a parent’s permission for children under 16 to sign up for social media and gaming apps.

Does the First Amendment Protect Doctors Who Spread COVID-19 Misinformation?

Years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, disputes over discipline for doctors who allegedly spread COVID-19 misinformation are still playing out in court.

Supreme Court Considers Whether Public Officials Can Block Critics on Social Media

The two cases are the first of several controversies appearing before the high court in the coming months about free speech protections online.