Georgia Faces Legal Battle Over Controversial Social Media Parental Consent Law
ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgia has become the latest state to face legal challenges regarding its parental consent regulations for minors using social media platforms. The new law, which mandates parental approval for children under 16 to access social media, was enacted recently and has ignited a debate over First Amendment rights. The technology industry trade group NetChoice launched a lawsuit on May 1 in Atlanta, claiming the law is unconstitutional. NetChoice advocates for major corporations like Meta, Google, and TikTok, arguing that the new statute infringes upon free speech rights. A spokesperson for NetChoice expressed … Read more