By — Mark Sherman, Associated Press Mark Sherman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/supreme-court-allows-mississippi-to-enforce-social-media-age-verification-law Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Supreme Court allows Mississippi to enforce social media age verification law Nation Aug 14, 2025 2:25 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group that is challenging laws passed in Mississippi and other states that require social media users to verify their ages. NetChoice, which brought the lawsuit, argues the Mississippi law threatens privacy rights and unconstitutionally restricts the free expression of users of all ages. READ MORE: Australia’s plan to ban children from social media popular but problematic We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Mark Sherman, Associated Press Mark Sherman, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The justices rejected an emergency appeal from a tech industry group that is challenging laws passed in Mississippi and other states that require social media users to verify their ages. NetChoice, which brought the lawsuit, argues the Mississippi law threatens privacy rights and unconstitutionally restricts the free expression of users of all ages. READ MORE: Australia’s plan to ban children from social media popular but problematic We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now