TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new law aimed at keeping minors off of social media in Florida is now being challenged in court.
The law is set to take effect in January, but two internet groups have filed a lawsuit to try to block that from happening.
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The controversial law bans children under 14 from having any social media accounts. It also requires 14- and 15-year-olds to get parental permission before creating an account.
On Monday, two internet groups filed a federal lawsuit, claiming the new law violates First Amendment rights and puts Floridians’ data at risk…