Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Oct 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
Appeals court clears way to enforce Florida social media law
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
A unanimous 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled Wednesday that Florida can enforce its law barring children under 14 from opening social media accounts and requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The ruling overturned an injunction and sends the lawsuit by two industry groups back to the trial court; the timing of active enforcement remains unclear.
WHO: A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; the Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice.
WHAT: The appeals court overturned an injunction blocking enforcement of Florida’s law restricting children’s social media accounts.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The panel said the law is likely constitutional because it targets addictive features and algorithms rather than content.
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