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Technology

Jul. 8, 2026

Judge rejects Meta's bid to shield moderation claims under Section 230

Chief U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that four state attorneys general may present evidence that Meta made false statements about its content moderation practices at next month's bellwether trial over adolescent social media addiction.

Judge rejects Meta's bid to shield moderation claims under Section 230
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers

Four state attorneys general suing Meta for its alleged role in adolescent social media addiction can present evidence that the company made false statements about its moderation practices when they take their claims to trial next month, Chief U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Tuesday.

Meta, represented by Covington & Burling LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, moved to bar the statements, arguing that it is protected by Section 230 of the Communications Dece...

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