TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Feb 6, 2026

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments in NetChoice v. Skrmetti. The lawsuit challenges Tennessee’s "Protecting Children from Social Media Act," which became law in May 2024 and requires social media companies to verify users’ ages, obtain parental consent before minors create accounts and provide parents with basic supervision tools. “Our law imposes a minimal burden,” said Tennessee Solicitor General Matt Rice during the arguments. “The only thing preventing minors from accessing social media is these companies’ desire to maintain their ability to exploit kids through lopsided legal contracts.” NetChoice, an association with members including Google, Meta and YouTube, argued that the law infringes on minors' First Amendment rights. Read more in a press release from the Tennessee Attorney General's Office or from Courthouse News.