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Virginia Appeals Ruling on Child Social Media Limit Law

3/4/2026

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Virginia has appealed a preliminary injunction against a law limiting social media use for children under 16 to one hour daily.
The state will ask the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the February 27 ruling by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles.
The law, signed by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, aims to protect children's mental health and mandates age verification for users.
NetChoice, a trade group for major tech companies, claims the law violates First Amendment rights.
The appeals court will assess the likelihood of NetChoice's success in its claims.

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Story summary

Virginia has appealed a preliminary injunction against a law limiting social media use for children under 16 to one hour daily.
The state will ask the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the February 27 ruling by U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles.
The law, signed by former Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, aims to protect children's mental health and mandates age verification for users.
NetChoice, a trade group for major tech companies, claims the law violates First Amendment rights.
The appeals court will assess the likelihood of NetChoice's success in its claims.