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Opening statements to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
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· August 18, 2026
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Key takeaway The states represented by attorneys general in the lawsuit include California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey.
A federal trial involving Meta is set to begin with opening statements. The trial is related to child safety concerns. Attorneys general from several states are involved in the case, seeking financial damages and operational changes.
The states represented by attorneys general in the lawsuit include California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey. They are seeking extensive financial damages from Meta, as well as changes to how the company operates its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Further details about the trial are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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