Texas House Bill 18, aimed at regulating how minors use social media, has faced legal challenges due to First Amendment concerns. A recent ruling from a federal judge in Austin temporarily enforces a block on more provisions of the bill, emphasizing concerns about potential censorship and free expression online. Supporters of the bill argue it enhances parental control and addresses privacy for minors, while opponents view the temporary rulings as significant victories in the fight against governmental overreach related to internet freedoms.
We hope this decision will give other states pause before broadly restricting free expression online.
The Court enjoined every substantive provision of the SCOPE Act we challenged, granting even broader relief than its first preliminary injunction.
The bill would give parents more control over how websites collect children's private information.
This is the second successful - albeit temporary - legal challenge to the alleged First Amendment violations of Texas House Bill 18.
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