Utah's App Store Age Verification Bill Sparks Constitutional Concerns

Utah's legislature passed the "App Store Accountability Act," mandating age and identity verification for all app store users. This bill raises serious privacy and free speech concerns, potentially disproportionately harming at-risk youth. While passed by both houses, the bill now awaits the governor's signature. Critics argue it infringes on privacy rights and jeopardizes First Amendment protections, echoing concerns raised when a similar bill was blocked by a federal judge last year.