Elizabeth Prelogar
Coverage of Elizabeth Prelogar in the Nexus archive.
- Texas urges Fifth Circuit to revive law restricting kids’ app downloads
Texas is seeking to revive Senate Bill 2420, which requires parental consent for minors to download apps or make in-app purchases, arguing it protects children's data and privacy. Opponents, including tech groups and students, claim the law violates the First Amendment by restricting access to educational, news, and religious content. A federal judge blocked the law, citing potential unconstitutional restrictions on speech.
- Tech companies ask to block California law restricting personalized feeds for minors
Tech companies including TikTok, Meta, and Google are challenging California's Senate Bill 976, which restricts personalized social media feeds for minors, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. They claim the law regulates editorial decisions and algorithms, while California contends the algorithms prioritize engagement over safety, potentially exposing minors to harmful content.