Oral Argument in NetChoice Case Against Ohio Social Media Act Set for February
Oral argument in NetChoice v. Yost (docket 25-3371) has been scheduled for 9 a.m. ET on Feb. 4, at the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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The case revolves around the constitutionality of the Ohio Social Media Parental Notification Act, which NetChoice argues violates the First Amendment and poses privacy concerns (see 2510030060). Other consumer groups have also criticized the Ohio law (see 2510150028).
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R), however, claims it's lawful for the state to require websites targeting children younger than 18 to obtain parental consent before engaging in contracts with minors (see 2508200032 and 2510270041).
U.S. District Court for Eastern Ohio Judge Algenon Marbley permanently enjoined the Act in April, prompting Yost to appeal in May (see 2503130036).