SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association
09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2025 14:16
SIIA Amicus Brief Urges Eleventh Circuit to Strike Down Florida HB 3
SIIA Amicus Brief Urges Eleventh Circuit to Strike Down Florida HB 3
September 22, 2025
by SIIA Staff
Policy
The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) filed an amicus brief supporting CCIA and NetChoice in their challenge to Florida's HB 3. The brief explains that Younger abstention is a narrow exception that does not apply here, argues the law is subject to strict scrutiny because it regulates platforms' expressive choices, and demonstrates that HB 3 fails under any heightened scrutiny. While protecting minors is a legitimate goal, SIIA emphasizes that Florida's approach is unconstitutional and risks chilling lawful online speech.
Read the Full Amicus Brief
SIIA - Software & Information Industry Association published this content on September 22, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on September 22, 2025 at 20:16 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]