Tech company trade group seeks to block state’s new internet safety actTech company trade group seeks to block state’s new internet safety act by Debbie Skipper and Simeon Gates, Mississippi Today June 17, 2024 A trade association with members like Google and X filed a federal lawsuit to block the state’s new bipartisan internet safety law.
“Our motivation behind this legislation was not to infringe upon anyone’s rights. Our motivation with this legislation was to protect our children,” he said. Nelson emphasized the need for legislation that keeps up with technological advancements. He was also personally touched as a father of three by Montgomery’s story. “Sitting quietly while things like this happen makes us worse than the perpetrators,” he said.