Coverage dated April 22, 2025

Florida sues operator of Snapchat, says it breaks law that protects kids

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit alleging that the operator of Snapchat is violating a high-profile 2024 law aimed at keeping...

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Blaze Media

    Florida attorney general announces lawsuit against Snapchat for allegedly empowering child predators (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Uthmeier says the popular platform has not followed state law regarding minors.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida sues operator of Snapchat, says it breaks law that protects kids (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit alleging that the operator of Snapchat is violating a high-profile 2024 law aimed at keeping...

  3. FOX 13 Tampa

    Snapchat sued by Florida Attorney General over child safety concerns (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state of Florida is suing Snapchat, accusing them of defying Florida's law banning young teens from having their own social media accounts.

  4. Fox News

    Snapchat 'openly defying' law, allowing kids access to harmful, addictive content: Florida AG (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Florida officials filed suit Monday against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, alleging it has been "openly defying" state law aimed at protecting young minors.

  5. Newsweek

    Florida sues Snapchat over childhood addiction (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Florida's Republican attorney general said the social media giant used illegal features to make children more addicted to the app.

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