Texa app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal appeals court has allowed Texas' age verification law for app marketplaces to take effect temporarily. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a previous injunction from a district judge who believed the law might violate the First Amendment. Senate Bill 2420 mandates that app developers verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for those under 18 before downloading apps or making purchases. Supporters argue it protects children online, while critics claim it infringes on free speech. Similar laws are pending in Louisiana and Utah, and challenges to the Texas law are ongoing.
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