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Supreme Court Allows Texas Age Verification Law for App Stores

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

The Supreme Court declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors. The 5th Circuit had upheld the law, rejecting claims it violates free speech. Tech groups argue the law imposes a censorship regime on digital platforms.

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The ruling gives states more leeway to regulate online platforms, but the underlying First Amendment challenge remains unresolved.
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