CCIA sues to block Alabama app store law
( October 28, 2026, 22:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Computer & Communications Industry Association sued Alabama officials to block HB 161, arguing the law unconstitutionally requires age verification and parental consent for nearly all mobile app downloads and purchases. CCIA says the statute burdens protected speech, overrides parental choice, excludes minors without verifiable guardians, and fragments interstate commerce while failing strict US First Amendment scrutiny.See attached lawsuit....
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