Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Access Over Age Verification Law Dispute
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Summary
Bluesky social media platform has blocked all IP addresses in Mississippi in response to a US Supreme Court decision allowing the state to enforce strict age verification laws for social media. The company states this approach would fundamentally change user access, create barriers to free speech, and disproportionately impact users. Bluesky chose to block access rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
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"creates challenges that go beyond its child safety goals"
"creates significant barriers that limit free speech and disproportionately" impact users
Bluesky has chosen to block access in the state rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
