April 7, 2026 – Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a multistate legal coalition backing a Louisiana law aimed at limiting children’s access to social media, adding momentum to a growing national push to regulate online platforms used by minors.

Wison announced that he has joined a 32-state-friend -of-the-court brief supporting the law, which is being challenged on constitutional grounds.

The basis of their arguments comes from research that claims platforms have brought in $11 billion per year from ads directed at children, including nearly $2 billion derived from users age 12 and under.

The Louisiana law is part of a broader effort by states to curb what regulators describe as harmful design features that encourage prolonged screen time among children and teens. Technology companies have argued that such laws amount to unconstitutional restrictions on speech and parental choice.

“As a father and Attorney General, I believe it is imperative that we protect children from online dangers,” Wilson said. “We must adapt to this fast-paced digital age while securing a better future for our children.”

The amici states contend that both state and federal governments have long exercised authority to enact child-protection laws, including restrictions on tobacco, alchohol and certain forms of advertising. They argue that similar principles apply to social media platforms, which critics say intentionally design features to keep young users engaged.

The legal brief further maintains that protections aimed at minors do not violate freespeech rights because they regulate platform practices rather than the expression of children themselves.

“Today’s children are growing up in the Wild West of the digital age,” Wilson said. “Children are being exposed to harmful and dangerous content daily on social media and we must take action.”

By Colin Russell, WPDE 15 News
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