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Utah’s Social Media Age-Verification Law Stalled by Judge’s Ruling

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Salt Lake City, Utah — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Utah law that mandated social media companies to implement an age-verification process for users. The law, which also required parental consent for users under 18, is part of a growing push by states to safeguard young internet users from online harms. However, questions regarding its implications on privacy and freedom of speech prompted the legal challenge leading to the judge’s decision. The injunction issued last Friday prevents the law from taking effect while the court continues to evaluate the lawsuit … Read more

Judge Halts Utah’s Pioneering Law on Social Media Age Checks, Citing Privacy Concerns

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a groundbreaking Utah law that would mandate age verification on social media platforms. This decision, issued just a day before the law was set to take effect, marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over online safety and privacy rights. The intended legislation, a first of its kind, was designed to protect minors from the potential harms of unrestricted social media access by requiring platforms to confirm the age of Utah residents before allowing them access to their services. The … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Utah’s Social Media Laws Aimed to Protect Minors, Dismisses Tech Group’s First Amendment Claim

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SALT LAKE CITY — A pivotal lawsuit aimed at challenging Utah’s regulations on social media usage among minors faced a recent setback when a federal judge upheld the state’s rights over certain platform functionalities. These regulations, which restrict features like autoplay and infinite scrolling for minor-owned accounts, were defended as necessary protections against the potential harms of social media on youth. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby dismissed a key claim by NetChoice, a tech industry group representing major platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. NetChoice had contested that Utah’s rules were preempted … Read more

Utah’s First Minority Judge and Civil Rights Champion Raymond Uno Passes Away at 93

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DRAPER, Utah — Raymond Uno, a retired judge and activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. As Utah’s first minority judge, Uno faced many challenges throughout his life, including time spent in an internment camp during his childhood. Despite these adversities, he went on to become a champion for civil rights and a respected figure in the legal community. Uno’s son, Mark Uno, fondly remembers his father as being strict but also as a loving parent who instilled the importance of hard work in his children. According to Mark, his … Read more