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Florida moves forward with law aimed at keeping kids off social media
Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
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Technology groups have said parts of the law would violate First Amendment rights.
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With the state preparing for a legal challenge from the tech industry, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a high-profile bill aimed at keeping children off social media platforms.
Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges.
NetChoice said the bill violates First Amendment rights
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On Friday, the governor posted to X that he had vetoed the bill because "the [Florida] Legislature is about to produce a different, superior bill."
Gov. DeSantis has raised questions about the bill that was passed which bans children under age 16 from social media platforms
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