Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi's Social Media Age Verification Law

The ruling halts enforcement of the law, citing potential First Amendment violations.

The law required social media users to verify their ages and restricted minors' access without parental consent.
U.S. District Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden issued a preliminary injunction against the law.
Tech industry group NetChoice argued the law would limit free speech and privacy rights.
Similar laws in Arkansas, California, and Ohio have also been blocked by courts.
Mississippi officials argued the law was necessary to protect children from harmful online content.