NetChoice sues to block Nebraska social media law
( May 14, 2026, 20:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: NetChoice announced it has sued Nebraska to stop the portions of a law that force Nebraskans to provide digital identification to access and use digital services like social media. NetChoice claims that the law creates significant cybersecurity risks and undermines parents’ authority online. “Nebraska’s new Digital ID law makes a mockery of the First Amendment. The government cannot condition access to fully protected speech on a person’s willingness to hand over their most sensitive information,” Paul Taske, co-director of the NetChoice Litigation Center, said.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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