Judge Blocks Key Provision of Texas Law on Social Media Content for Minors

Ruling protects free speech but upholds parental consent and age verification requirements under the SCOPE Act.

Federal judge Robert Pitman ruled that social media companies are not required to filter content for minors, citing First Amendment concerns.
The controversial provision was part of the Texas SCOPE Act, aimed at protecting children online by restricting harmful content.
Key elements of the law, such as parental consent for creating accounts and age verification for adult content, remain in effect.
The ruling highlights ongoing tensions between state regulations and tech industry practices regarding online safety for minors.
Similar legislative efforts in other states have faced legal challenges, reflecting broader debates over internet regulation.