Federal Court Upholds Ohio Law Restricting Children's Social Media Use

The Hill — Policy—A federal appeals court reinstated Ohio's law limiting children's access to social media platforms, delivering a win for state-level efforts to regulate Big Tech's reach over minors. The ruling reversed a lower court decision that had blocked the law, allowing the restrictions to take effect while legal challenges continue. Ohio's statute requires parental consent for users under a certain age and places time restrictions on minors' social media activity. The case is one of several across the country challenging platform liability and minors' access to social media.

• The Hill — Policy — Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
• Reuters — Federal court ruled Ohio can enforce its law restricting children's social media use.
• The Independent (UK) — Appeals court reinstated Ohio's restrictions on minors' social media access after lower court blocked them.
• Washington Times — Court restored Ohio's limits on kids' social media, advancing a wave of state-level platform regulations.