A federal judge in Florida has struck down a law intended to limit minors' access to social media, raising First Amendment issues. While Governor Ron DeSantis championed the law as a safeguard for youth, the judge found it too sweeping. The state is set to appeal, reflecting ongoing worries about social media's effects on children.

A federal judge's ruling against Florida's law limiting minors' social media access echoes historical debates over media regulation. The 1996 Telecommunications Act aimed to foster competition but led to increased media consolidation and censorship concerns. Similar tensions arose in the early 2000s with the rise of internet regulation, highlighting ongoing struggles to balance free expression with protecting youth in a digital landscape.