CA Governor Newsom and AG Bonta Pretend Court Agreed with Them on Kids Code
California officials Newsom and Bonta faced criticism for misrepresenting a court ruling on the Age Appropriate Design Code, which upheld an injunction due to First Amendment concerns, complicating online content regulation.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta have been criticized for misrepresenting a recent court ruling regarding the Age Appropriate Design Code (AADC). The Ninth Circuit Court upheld an injunction against the law's key provision, which mandates that websites justify their features to mitigate risks to children, citing First Amendment violations. While the court sent other parts of the law back for further review, it did not declare a broad victory for California, as Newsom and Bonta suggested. Critics argue that their statements reflect a misunderstanding or deliberate misrepresentation of the court's decision, similar to tactics used by officials in Texas and Florida when faced with legal setbacks. The AADC's requirement to assess and potentially remove content deemed harmful to children has raised concerns about its constitutionality and effectiveness in protecting minors online. The ongoing legal challenges highlight the complexities of regulating online content while balancing constitutional rights.
- Newsom and Bonta mischaracterized a court ruling on the AADC as a victory.
- The Ninth Circuit upheld an injunction against the law's main provision due to First Amendment concerns.
- The court's decision requires further examination of the law's other aspects.
- Critics liken Newsom and Bonta's tactics to those of GOP officials in other states.
- The AADC raises significant questions about online content regulation and children's safety.
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