( August 24, 2026, 16:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms asked a US court of appeals to enjoin California's Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, pending its appeal. “After incorrectly concluding that the First Amendment ‘does . . . go on leave when social media are involved,’ the district court refused to enjoin the personalized-feed restrictions against Meta, even pending appeal. Accordingly, Meta now seeks an injunction pending appeal from this court,” it said. See attached file. ...
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