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A federal judge halted Florida's law penalizing social media platforms for banning political figures, citing 1st Amendment rights. Maine enacted strict laws against facial recognition, limiting its use to serious crimes with FBI assistance. Washington state has similar regulations. Free Newsy headlines are available for streaming.

What was the main reason the judge blocked Florida's law against social media platforms?

• It was not supported by the public.

• It violated the 1st Amendment rights of tech firms.

• It was not approved by the federal government.

• It was too costly to implement.

What was Florida's proposed penalty for social media platforms banning political candidates?

• A fine of a quarter of $1,000,000 per day

• A fine of $100,000 per day

• A fine of $1,000,000 per day

• A fine of $500,000 per day

In Maine, under what condition can police request facial recognition assistance from the FBI?

• For any crime

• For minor offenses

• Only in the course of solving a serious crime

• For traffic violations

What is the scope of Maine's new laws on facial recognition technology?

• It permits use in all public spaces.

• It allows unrestricted use in schools.

• It bans facial recognition in schools and surveillance.

• It only restricts use in private companies.

What is required for police in Washington state to use facial recognition technology?

• A verbal agreement

• A court order

• A warrant

• A public announcement