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Judge Finds Meta Violated COPPA, Trial Set August 18

6/30/2026

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U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland rejected Meta Platforms’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general.
The judge granted judgment that Meta failed to meet COPPA’s notice and parental-consent requirements.
The states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and concealed resulting harm.
A trial on the states’ claims, including those from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey, is set for August 18.

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U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland rejected Meta Platforms’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general.
The judge granted judgment that Meta failed to meet COPPA’s notice and parental-consent requirements.
The states allege Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children and concealed resulting harm.
A trial on the states’ claims, including those from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey, is set for August 18.