Ohio's social media parental consent law blocked by judge
A new Ohio law limiting children's access to social media will be blocked for the foreseeable future.
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A new Ohio law limiting children's access to social media will be blocked for the foreseeable future.
A federal judge has extended a block on enforcement of the new Ohio law that limits children’s social media access.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge extended a block on enforcement Monday of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps as a legal challenge proceeds. U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction prevents the law from taking effect […]
“Oh, look, if I knew what I know now, if I knew that — I certainly would not have appointed Sam Randazzo to that position,” Gov. DeWine said. DeWine said he was the best person for the job, claiming that he wasn’t aware that Randazzo was FirstEnergy’s handpicked man.
The law would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. It's being challenged in a lawsuit from a group representing major tech companies.