An internet trade group has filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia to challenge a new law that requires online classified sites to collect data on high-volume sellers who advertise online but accept payment offline. The lawsuit was brought by NetChoice, representing companies like Meta and Craigslist, and was filed in federal court in Atlanta.
The group argues that the Georgia law, set to take effect on July 1, conflicts with a prior federal law, infringes on the First Amendment rights of sellers, buyers, and online services, and is too vague to be constitutional. They are seeking a temporary block on the law's implementation and a permanent nullification.
