California’s Social Media Ban for Minors: A First Amendment Fiasco!
SB 976 is putting minors’ First Amendment rights on the chopping block. The law bans personalized feeds for minors without parental consent, calling it a “protective measure.” But is it protecting kids from social media, or social media from kids? EFF wades in, arguing that these feeds are vital for free speech.
Hot Take:
California’s SB 976: Because nothing screams “protecting the kids” like turning social media into a bland, one-size-fits-all experience! Let’s make sure minors get bored senseless while we inadvertently block everyone from their First Amendment rights. Bravo, California, bravo!
Key Points:
- California’s SB 976 aims to restrict minors’ access to personalized social media newsfeeds.
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is fighting this law, arguing it violates First Amendment rights.
- The law requires age verification, leading to potential privacy concerns for users.
- EFF contends that personalized feeds are expressive and thus protected by the First Amendment.
- The Ninth Circuit has temporarily blocked the law pending further review.
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