US states file amicus brief in NetChoice challenge of Colorado law
( May 18, 2026, 20:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A coalition of US states filed an amicus brief in support of Colorado in its appeal of a lower court’s injunction against a state law that requires social media companies to provide warnings on the potential harms of social media. The states “have a strong interest in Colorado’s appeal seeking the reversal of the district court’s holding” and “have compelling interests in protecting children and youth from the harmful effects of excessive social media use—many of which are addictive by design,” the states said.See attached file....
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