An absolutely bonkers assault on encryption is happening right now in Nevada.
This week, the state AG moved for a temporary restraining order to stop Meta from rolling out default E2EE on Messenger for under-18 Nevadans. The state's brief characterizes E2EE apps as a tool for child predators. It argues that Meta's claims about E2EE protecting privacy & security are deceptive, so this is a CONSUMER PROTECTION VIOLATION. Oh, and half the brief is redacted.
I believe this is the biggest attack on encryption in the United States since 2016. Yet this matter has gotten zero press coverage that I've seen. There is a hearing on Monday morning. But Monday morning is also when the NetChoice cases are being argued at SCOTUS, so many tech journalists' attention will already be occupied elsewhere.
This is a HUGE DEAL, and because it's a TRO request, it's moving very fast. Expect to see amicus briefing from civil society, if the court permits it.