Mississippi’s Social Media Law, Marriage Equality Threats, and CFPB Firings Explained

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica breaks down three major legal developments: the Supreme Court allowing Mississippi’s age verification law for social media to take effect while litigation continues, a renewed but unlikely push to overturn the Court’s marriage equality decision in Obergefell, and a federal court ruling enabling potential mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Jessica explains what these cases mean for our rights and daily lives, highlighting the ongoing balance between state power, individual liberties, and consumer protection. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss: Supreme Court and Mississippi’s Social Media Age Verification Law: The episode opens with a discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Mississippi’s new law requiring age verification for children on social media to take effect while legal battles continue. The law mandates social media companies verify users’ ages and get parental consent for kids under 18. Supporters claim it protects children from online harms, while critics argue it’s vague, intrusive, and may violate the First Amendment. Renewed Push to Overturn Marriage Equality (Obergefell v. Hodges): There’s renewed legal activity aimed at overturning the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The case gained attention due to Kim Davis, a former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, now asking the Supreme Court to revisit the ruling. Trump Administration and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): The final major story discusses a recent court decision paving the way for the Trump administration to pursue mass firings at the CFPB—a federal agency created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers. Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

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Mississippi’s Social Media Law, Marriage Equality Threats, and CFPB Firings Explained is an episode from Passing Judgment by Jessica Levinson.

This episode is 8:29 long.

This episode was published on Aug 19, 2025.

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