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Calls to Repeal Section 230 Amid Child Trafficking Crisis

2/4/2026

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Social media platforms are increasingly implicated in crimes against children, including sex trafficking.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields these platforms from liability, enabling evasion of accountability.
Cases show Instagram and Facebook have facilitated grooming and trafficking without facing legal repercussions.
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation identifies Section 230 as a major contributor and urges repeal.

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Story summary

Social media platforms are increasingly implicated in crimes against children, including sex trafficking.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields these platforms from liability, enabling evasion of accountability.
Cases show Instagram and Facebook have facilitated grooming and trafficking without facing legal repercussions.
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation identifies Section 230 as a major contributor and urges repeal.