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US states open Meta youth safety trial in Oakland
BBC··19 Aug
On 18 August 2026, lawyers for California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey opened a federal trial in Oakland against Meta over Facebook and Instagram. They act for 29 US states that sued in 2023, alleging the apps were designed to addict young users and that child privacy laws were broken. Meta denies the claims. Mark Zuckerberg is listed to testify.
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What It Means For You
- If you or a child in your home uses Facebook or Instagram, 29 US states opened a federal trial on 18 August over how those apps were designed for young users.
- Anyone following child-privacy law can note the 2023 suit also says Meta collected personal data of children on its platforms.
- If you track tech regulation, the Oakland judge can order changes to the apps if Meta is found liable, beyond any money penalty.
What's Happening
- Opening statements began on 18 August 2026 in Oakland federal court.
- California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey are leading the case for a 29-state group.
- Meta denies the allegations and says evidence will show its work on youth safety.
What The Oakland Meta Case Will Decide
- The lawsuit was filed in 2023 after a multistate inquiry into Instagram and Facebook and young users.
- The jury's finding is advisory; Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will determine liability.
- Zuckerberg and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri are expected to give testimony during a trial listed for several weeks.
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