Constitutional Law,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Apr. 1, 2025
9th Circuit to weigh free speech challenge to California's social media parental consent law
An appellate panel will hear arguments Wednesday on whether to block parts of SB 976, a California law requiring parental consent before social media platforms can send personalized notifications to minors. The case has drawn national attention - and bipartisan amicus support - as a flashpoint in the debate over online harms, free speech, and government regulation of technology companies.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel will consider First Amendment arguments Wednesday about whether to preliminarily enjoin parts of a California law that would bar social media companies from sending unsolicited notifications to minors without the consent of a parent or guardian.
The law, SB 976 - which would affect Silicon Valley companies like Alphabet Inc., which owns YouTube; and Meta Platforms Inc., which operates Facebook and Instagram - was put on hold by an appella...
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