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US court rules Ohio can restrict children's social media

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Updated June 19

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  • Court Upholds Parental Consent Law — 1 source

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A U.S. appeals court has ruled that Ohio can proceed with its law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent for users under 16. The court's decision overturned a previous ruling and found that the law does not infringe upon free speech protections.

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  • A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for Ohio to implement a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media platforms.
  • The court determined that Ohio's law does not violate free speech protections.

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Court Upholds Parental Consent Law
  • Channel News Asia

    A US appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling, allowing Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media platforms. The court determined that the law does not violate free speech protections.

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