Hunton Andrews Kurth writes: On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Take It Down Act (“Act”), which bans the nonconsensual online publication of sexually explicit images and videos that are both authentic and computer-generated, and includes notice and takedown obligations for covered online platforms. Below is a summary of key aspects of the Act….
Category: Online
Florida ban on kids using social media likely unconstitutional, judge rules
Jon Brodkin reports: A federal judge ruled today that Florida cannot enforce a law that requires social media platforms to block kids from using their platforms. The state law “is likely unconstitutional,” US Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida ruled while granting the tech industry’s request for a preliminary injunction. The Florida law “prohibits…
Stewart Baker vs. Orin Kerr on “The Digital Fourth Amendment”
A debate between two Volokh bloggers. Orin S. Kerr writes: My friend Stewart Baker discussed his recent interview of me about my new book, but let me add two important links. First, you can listen to our podcast debate about the book here. And just as importantly, you can buy the book here. Source: Reason.
Nebraska Bans Minor Social Media Accounts Without Parental Consent
Lindsey Tonsager, Jenna Zhang, Natalie Maas, and Divya Bhat of Covington and Burling write: On May 20, 2025, Nebraska Governor Pillen approved LB 383, which imposes a broad range of restrictions on minors’ access online. In addition to a ban on artificial intelligence-generated child pornography, the law also requires parental controls over minor social media accounts. …