App Store Age Verification Law Back on in Texas, but More Challenges Coming
A Texas law that puts age assurance requirements on app stores can stand – for now. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has sided with Attorney General Ken Paxton, pausing a 2025 federal district court injunction blocking Senate Bill 2420 until further legal notice.
Appeals Court Pauses Injunction on Texas’ App Store Law that Likely Violates First Amendment
Washington – A federal court agreed with the Texas Attorney General’s request to temporarily lift a block of the state’s controversial App Store Accountability Act today, a decision that allows the law to take effect.
Profiles in Courage: Kansas Rep. Rebecca Schmoe (R) and South Dakota Sen. Jim Mehlhaff (R)
Across the country, Americans are increasingly wary of policies that promise safety but risk undermining constitutional rights, expanding surveillance, exposing sensitive data, or creating unintended consequences. Restoring trust between Americans and policymakers demands principled leadership and the willingness to stand apart when it matters most. In Kansas and South Dakota, two state lawmakers have done exactly that...
Marchand: Illinois Online Age-Verification Bill ‘Poses Serious First Amendment Concerns’
Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, said an Illinois proposal requiring age verification across internet-connected devices and websites threatens free speech and personal privacy.
New cybersecurity research indicates that one of the world's leading age verification providers collects and shares highly sensitive personal data—including facial photos and device fingerprints—with third parties. The research also reveals that most websites that require age verification don't enforce the policy.
The EU Commission’s Approach to Age Verification: Mobile Apps, DSA Enforcement, and Challenging National Social Media Bans
On 29 April 2026, the European Commission published its Recommendation for a common approach for EU-wide age verification technologies, a non-binding policy document with the aim of harmonizing future measures for the protection of children online.
Upload Government Papers To Go Online? That May Be Our New Terrifying Future
Want to Google your symptoms, join an ICE watch group on Facebook or scroll Reddit? You might need to show ID. Age verification is coming to platforms near you. Worse, it’ll come at the expense of your rights.
Taxpayer Advocate: Louisiana App Age Verification Bill Would ‘Raise Serious Constitutional Concerns’ Under First Amendment
The head of a taxpayer advocacy group said a Louisiana bill requiring app stores to implement age-verification measures for users would raise constitutional and privacy concerns while imposing new burdens on lawful online activity.
