French Top Court Gets It Right, Strikes Down Social Media Ban For Youths

Filed by Dana Graviton

Earlier this month, France’s top court struck down the country’s legislation that banned social media use for people under 15 years old, which had been scheduled to take effect in January 2027. This is a welcome win for free expression, as we face a wave of countries and U.S. states seeking to pass similar laws banning young people from social media.  In particular, the Constitutional Council’s decision focused on two components: Infringement on Free Expression The Council ruled that the legisl