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Judge Blocks Virginia's Controversial Social Media Law for Minors

2/28/2026

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A U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles blocked Virginia's new law restricting minors' social media use.
The law would take effect January 1, 2026 and would require age verification and a one-hour daily limit for under-16 users.
Giles described the law as overinclusive and underinclusive.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said he will continue enforcing protective laws.
In a separate case, the FBI seized a Washington Post reporter's devices.

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A U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles blocked Virginia's new law restricting minors' social media use.
The law would take effect January 1, 2026 and would require age verification and a one-hour daily limit for under-16 users.
Giles described the law as overinclusive and underinclusive.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said he will continue enforcing protective laws.
In a separate case, the FBI seized a Washington Post reporter's devices.