The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has filed an amended complaint and renewed its motion for a preliminary injunction to block parts of Florida’s HB3, arguing that the law restricts protected free speech in violation of the Constitution.
The CCIA’s filing aims to further establish that Florida HB3 is intended to regulate at least one of its members, providing them with the legal standing to challenge what they call an “internet-rationing” law.
The CCIA and co-Plaintiff NetChoice initially filed the lawsuit in October 2024, contending that the statute violates the First Amendment by blocking and restricting minors, and potentially adults, from accessing lawful content on certain websites.
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Stephanie Joyce, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, who is the Director of CCIA’s Litigation Center, stated:
“Despite its vague language, this statute plainly is meant to regulate our members by restricting their ability to reach young people and empower them to communicate online. We shall continue our fight to strike down this law as a violation of the First Amendment right to engage in lawful speech online.”
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