Ohio Court Reinstates Social Media Limits for Minors

WHO:

Techmeme - A U.S. circuit court

ABC News US - A federal judge

WHAT:

BBC News - The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16.

Techmeme - The U.S. appeals court overturned an injunction against Ohio, allowing the state to implement a law requiring social media platforms to seek parental consent for users under 16.

ABC News US - The federal judge extended a block on the enforcement of the Ohio law while a legal challenge is ongoing.

WHERE:

Techmeme - Ohio

WHEN:

Techmeme - The U.S. appeals court decision occurred on a Thursday.

WHY:

Techmeme - The law aims to protect minors by ensuring parental consent is obtained before they can use social media platforms.

HOW:

Techmeme - The law requires social media companies to implement a process for obtaining parental consent for users under the age of 16.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:24 UTC)

The UK is set to enforce a social media ban for children under the age of 16. This new regulation aims to protect young users from potential online harms. The move has garnered attention as it seeks to reshape how children interact with digital platforms.

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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 01:56 UTC)

A U.S. appeals court has overturned an injunction against Ohio, allowing the state to implement a law that requires social media platforms to seek parental consent for users under 16. However, a federal judge has extended a block on the enforcement of this law while a legal challenge is ongoing. The law aims to protect minors by ensuring that parental consent is obtained before they can access social media platforms.