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Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over child safety law

The companies argue the law violates free-speech protections and limits how they present online content. It is due to take effect on 1 January 2027.

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  • Google, Meta and TikTok have filed separate lawsuits seeking to block California’s law restricting social media features for users under 16. The HillDeadlineTechCrunchThe Guardian

  • The companies argue the restrictions breach the First Amendment. Their filings also raise concerns about federal protections for online platforms and the way they curate content. The Hill

  • The law is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said it was reviewing the lawsuits. The Hill