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Sixth Circuit Allows Ohio Parental‑Consent Rule for Under‑16 Social Media Accounts

The appeals court’s decision clears the way for state enforcement while leaving major First Amendment and age‑verification questions unresolved.

Illinois Passes SB315 Requiring Annual Third‑Party Audits for Frontier AI

Michael Madigan Reports to Federal Prison to Begin 7½-Year Term

Appeals Court Denies Bond for Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan, Setting Oct. 13 Surrender

Prosecutors Urge 12.5-Year Term and $1.5 Million Fine for Michael Madigan