( June 19, 2025, 01:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Snap filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah, saying the state violated the First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act by threatening to sue Snap, despite the fact that the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act of 2024 was blocked by federal courts. "Although thoughtful regulations and laws governing technology are necessary to provide safeguards and protect privacy, such efforts must abide by the essential protections set forth in the Constitution and in federal legislation. As the developer of a platform meant to foster constitutionally protected speech and expression, Snap opposes efforts — like those threatened by Defendants — to impose unduly restrictive, technologically infeasible, and/or speech stifling requirements on its communications platform," the social media company said.See attached document....
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