"Florida Governor DeSantis Enacts Strict Social Media Restrictions for Minors"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law imposing social media restrictions for minors and requiring age verification for accessing pornographic websites, with the measure set to take effect in 2025 pending expected lawsuits from tech companies. The law prohibits minors under 16 from using social media platforms, except with parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. Supporters argue that the law addresses the addictive features of social media that negatively impact children's mental health, while critics, including First Amendment advocacy organizations and tech industry trade groups, have raised concerns about potential constitutional violations and data privacy risks.