Legislators in many states have grown concerned about the safety of children online, especially while using social media. One of these states is Mississippi, which passed a law […]
Texas May Ban Children From Social Media — Justia News — May 27, 2025
Evidence suggests that social media use may pose a risk to children’s mental health and their social and emotional development. Some states have passed laws to address these […]
‘There Is No Safe Level for Lead:’ Edison Sued for Allegedly Causing ‘Deadly’ Lead Exposure in Children After Eaton Fire
Edison International and its subsidiary, Southern California Edison, were hit with a class action last week seeking remediation of property costs and long-term medical monitoring for families and […]
Divided 9th Circuit Denies Trump’s En Banc Bid to Cut Legal Aid to Migrant Children
A divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s request that the full court review a federal judge’s temporary pause of […]
While Federal Legislation Flounders, State Privacy Laws for Children and Teens Gain Momentum
For decades, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal law that regulates data collected from children under 13, has been the only law to expressly address […]
‘Irreversible Suffering’: Apple Hit With Class Action Over Lack of Safety ‘Guardrails’ for Children
A new class action brought on behalf of a 9-year-old plaintiff and her guardian accuses Apple of intentionally failing to address a recurring problem with child sexual abuse material on its data […]