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Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child harms
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The lawsuit alleges that Meta's practices contribute to the youth mental health crisis and that the company collects data on children under 13 without parental consent. The case involves 29 states that sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy concerns.
A trial is set to begin for Meta Platforms, with opening arguments scheduled to start on Tuesday. Attorneys general from several states are seeking financial damages and changes to how the company operates its social media platforms. The lawsuit alleges that Meta's practices contribute to the youth mental health crisis and that the company collects data on children under 13 without parental consent.
The case involves 29 states that sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy concerns. The remaining 25 states will go to trial at a later time. Meta also faces lawsuits in state courts.
Further details about the trial and the allegations against Meta are available from the source.
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Category: library Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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