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Meta's Oakland trial proceeds as states sue over alleged harms to youth
A coalition of state attorneys general has brought a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming the company’s Facebook and Instagram services harm minors. The case is being heard in the Northern District of California, before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, with an advisory jury selected. Meta has contested the allegations, asserting its safety initiatives protect young users. The trial features opening statements and could include testimony from senior Meta executives.
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Why it matters
The outcome could shape how major social‑media platforms are designed and regulated to protect children.
How this story developed
- Aug 8 Federal Trial Targets Meta Over Alleged Child Harm and $1.4 Trillion Claim
- Aug 11 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied Meta and TikTok’s appeal, allowing the lawsuits to proceed.
- Aug 13 Jury selection started in Oakland for the multistate trial.
- Aug 14 A Ninth Circuit court ruled that Section 230 does not shield Meta from the design‑related allegations.
- Aug 17 A jury of eight was empaneled in Oakland federal court to hear the case.
- Aug 18 Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied Meta's motion to dismiss the case.
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