Tech groups seek expedited appeal of Florida social media law for minors

SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB ) - Tech industry groups are requesting a federal appeals court to expedite the legal challenge to a Florida law that restricts children’s access to certain social media platforms.

The groups filed the request days after losing a court decision that allowed the state to begin enforcing the 2024 law.

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They want the court to quickly schedule oral arguments on whether the law violates First Amendment rights.

The law prevents children under 16 from opening accounts on certain platforms such as Snapchat.

The court has not indicated when it may take up the issue.