Supreme Court Allows Mississippi Social Media Age Verification Law for Now

The US Supreme Court has allowed Mississippi to temporarily enforce a law that imposes age-verification and parental-consent requirements on social media platforms. This decision comes as the legal battle over the law continues. The law, known as the "Regulation of Social Media and Interactive Computer Services Act," aims to protect minors from harmful content on social media. It requires platforms with more than 20 million monthly users to verify the age of users and obtain parental consent for users under 18. The Supreme Court's ruling is a setback for major social media companies, including Meta (Facebook), Google, and Twitter, who had challenged the law, arguing that it violates their free speech rights. The platforms contend that the law is unconstitutional and would significantly impact their business models. The legal fight is ongoing, and the Supreme Court's decision only allows the law to be enforced temporarily while the case proceeds through the court system. The ultimate outcome of the case could have significant implications for the regulation of social media platforms in the United States.