Meta Faces New Allegations in Oakland Over the Protection of Minors

Oakland - 13 August 2026: Jury selection has begun before the federal court in Oakland for another trial against Meta. The company behind Facebook and Instagram faces wide-ranging allegations from several U.S. states. The case will examine whether the platforms deliberately encourage young people to use them for long periods, contribute to psychological distress, and violate children's data protection rules in the process.Initially, the claims brought by four of the 29 states involved will be heard: California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey. The proceedings launched in 2023 consolidate their allegations ...