Florida sues TikTok for violating state law restricting minors’ access to platform

Published June 15, 2026 12:18pm ET | Updated June 15, 2026 12:18pm ET



Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing TikTok and its parent company for failing to comply with state laws, including one that restricts minors under age 14 from accessing social media platforms.

Uthmeier announced the civil lawsuit on Monday, accusing the company of harming children through social media addiction and misleading parents about the app’s dangerous content.

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