Tech Group Seeks To Block Minnesota Social Media Warning Mandate
A new Minnesota law requiring social platforms to display cigarette-style warning labels violates the First Amendment, the tech industry group NetChoice alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
The organization, which represents large companies including Google, Meta and Snap, is seeking an order declaring the law unconstitutional and blocking state officials from enforcing it.
The statute, slated to take effect July 1, requires social media platforms to display a “conspicuous mental health warning label” every time someone accesses the platform.
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