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Georgia's Parental Consent Law Sparks Free Speech Debate

5/2/2025

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A heated legal showdown in Georgia is igniting debate over a law that demands parental consent for minors on social media, raising concerns about free speech. Unlike Australia’s outright ban for under-16s, Georgia's law enforces age verification and restricts data collection, but critics warn it undermines constitutional rights, as many teens easily evade such rules.

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A heated legal showdown in Georgia is igniting debate over a law that demands parental consent for minors on social media, raising concerns about free speech. Unlike Australia’s outright ban for under-16s, Georgia's law enforces age verification and restricts data collection, but critics warn it undermines constitutional rights, as many teens easily evade such rules.