Mental Health
A New Future for Social Media Platforms, Courtesy of State Legislators.
May 13, 2023
By: Anitra Varhadkar
In March 2023, the Utah Governor signed into law a bill that greatly restricts social media use for minors, citing mental health. This blog post discusses whether or not mental health is the real reason for the legislation.
In re Benson, A Year Later
February 23, 2026
By: Claire Girod View/Download PDF Version: In re Benson, A Year Later (Girod) In October 2024, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Matter of Commitment of Benson, holding that those subject to civil commitment have a right to waive counsel. The Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act (MCTA) provides a statutory right to counsel for those…
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