California Leads Group of 33 Attorneys General in Lawsuit Against Meta

California Leads Group of 33 Attorneys General in Lawsuit Against Meta
Meta Platforms Inc.'s logo is seen on a smartphone in an illustration picture taken on Oct. 28, 2021. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters
Jill McLaughlin
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a coalition of 33 attorneys general in a federal lawsuit against Meta Platforms—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—accusing the social media giant of using features in the apps that harm children and teens.

As part of the effort, eight of the attorneys general also filed lawsuits against Meta in state courts, Mr. Bonta announced Oct. 24.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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