Supreme Court Allows Texas App Restrictions for Minors to Proceed

Why it matters locally: While originating in Texas, this Supreme Court decision sets a precedent that could inform future state-level legislation nationwide regarding parental consent for minors' app downloads, potentially impacting Maine families and app usage if similar laws were to be considered here.

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The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enact its App Store Accountability Act. This legislation requires minors to obtain parental permission before downloading most applications. The high court's decision permits the law to take effect while lawsuits against it proceed in lower judicial venues. The App Store Accountability Act outlines direct restrictions on app access for individuals under 18. Parents must give consent for their children to download a majority of available applications. Legal proceedings challenging the law's validity remain active in the lower courts. The Supreme Court's action addresses the law's status during these ongoing legal battles.