Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Law on Children’s Use of Social Media, for Now

The Supreme Court has allowed a Mississippi law regulating children's use of social media to go into effect, at least for now. The law requires parental consent before companies can collect personal data from minors or allow them to create accounts. A trade group representing major tech companies, including Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), argued that the law violates the First Amendment by limiting their ability to communicate with users. However, the Supreme Court declined to block the law from being enforced while the legal challenge continues. This decision suggests the court believes the law may be constitutional, though the ultimate ruling is still pending. The case highlights the ongoing debate over how to balance children's privacy and online safety with free speech concerns. The outcome could have significant implications for the regulation of social media platforms and their interactions with young users.