Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids and teens under 16 despite constitutional concerns
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Supporters in Florida hope that if the bill becomes law, it would withstand legal challenges because it focuses on addictive features rather than the content on social media sites.
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Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns
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