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Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge

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Arkansas 's Social Media Safety Act was challenged by NetChoice , a lobbying group representing the tech industry.

The law required companies to verify the ages of users under 18 and get permission from their parents.

A federal judge ruled that the law was overly broad.

It's not clear if state officials in Arkansas will appeal the ruling.

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