GoKawiilAppeals court lets Florida enforce under-14 social media ban
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that Florida may enforce its 2024 law banning social media accounts for children under 14 and requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The decision overturns a 2025 injunction that had blocked the law after industry groups NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association sued, arguing it violated free-speech rights. The case now returns to federal court in Tallahassee for further proceedings.
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The ruling suggests courts may be more willing to uphold state restrictions targeting algorithm-driven, addictive platform features rather than speech content itself, which could embolden other states pursuing similar youth social media laws. NetChoice's statement signals the group plans to keep contesting the law, meaning the broader constitutional question remains unresolved even as enforcement proceeds.
- Florida can now enforce its ban on social media accounts for kids under 14.
- The appeals court found the law likely content-neutral and narrowly tailored to curb addictive design features.
- NetChoice says it is weighing further legal options as the case returns to federal court.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-15
Published there as: “Florida can now enforce a ban on social media accounts for kids”
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