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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements | March 2026
March 31, 2026 06:06 PM EDT
Sokolove Law, LLC
Thousands of social media lawsuits have been filed over addiction and mental health effects in children. File a social media harm lawsuit.
Win for Public Media as Federal Judge Blocks Trump Assault on NPR, PBS Funding | Common Dreams
March 31, 2026 04:55 PM EDT
Common Dreams
A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to defund NPR and PBS, citing the First Amendment.
'Validating' verdicts: After losing daughter, Colorado mom calls for more social media protections
March 31, 2026 12:38 PM EDT
denver7
Lori Schott said the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles was 'validation' for her family after her daughter died by suicide when she was 18 years old.
US Widens Social Media Checks for More Visa Applicants
March 31, 2026 08:32 AM EDT
The Traveler.
Starting March 30, 2026, the United States is expanding mandatory social media screening to many more visa categories, affecting travelers from India, Mexico, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines and beyond.
'Is it Catch 22? Is it Kafka?': US judge questions Pentagon's new press policy
March 30, 2026 10:31 PM EDT
WION (World Is One News)
'Is it Catch 22? Is it Kafka?': US judge questions Pentagon's new press policy
'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy
March 30, 2026 08:53 PM EDT
KTEN
The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the Pentagon on journalists covering the Defense Department.
Gov. Jared Polis signs law setting search warrant requirements for social media companies
March 30, 2026 07:04 PM EDT
The Denver Post
“I don’t know of another instance where somebody could knock on your door, give you a warrant, and you could say, ‘I’ll get to it when I get to it,’ ” Rep. Andy Boesenecker said.
New York Times says Pentagon is ignoring court order on press access
March 30, 2026 02:15 PM EDT
Public Broadcasting Service.
A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters.
PCI advises print media to adhere to journalistic norms on election reporting
March 30, 2026 03:45 AM EDT
The Hawk.
The Press Council of India (PCI) has advised the print media to adhere to its guidelines on election reporting and the Norms of Journalistic Conduct, 2022, particularly with regard to paid news, during the upcoming Assembly elections.
Silicon Valley reeling from social media addiction trial verdict
March 27, 2026 08:54 PM EDT
the British Broadcasting Corporation
The landmark decision in an LA court may go beyond immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
Social media ruling could finally push companies to protect our kids
March 27, 2026 05:42 PM EDT
WFMD Radio.
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children in a historic first, with thousands of pending cases signaling a Big Tobacco moment for Big Tech.
US Expands Visa Social Media Checks From March 30—Here's What Applicants Must Know
March 27, 2026 01:49 PM EDT
Outlook Business.
US expands social media vetting to more visa categories from March 30. Applicants must disclose accounts, set profiles public, and avoid red flags to prevent delays or rejection.
In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids
March 27, 2026 11:30 AM EDT
The Press Democrat.
In 2024, Australia became the first country to kick kids under 16 off social media.
Trump just settled Biden-era social media censorship case. Here's why
March 26, 2026 02:47 PM EDT
USA Today
The agreement ends a lawsuit alleging the Biden administration coerced platforms into suppressing posts about COVID and the 2020 election.
Social media is designed to be addictive, jury finds. Research links excessive use to mental harm
March 26, 2026 11:08 AM EDT
Society for Science.
Instagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A pediatrician explains the ruling’s impact.
Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss
March 26, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
The Star.
A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social media giants – one that could carry an enormous price tag.
The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system | Austin Sarat
March 26, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
The Guardian.
In a court of law, tech titans will be judged not for who they are, but what they do. We should take comfort in that
Policy primer: Social media screening proposed for ESTA
March 26, 2026 07:11 AM EDT
the American Institute of Physics
If implemented, new vetting requirements could dissuade international researchers who do not need visas from visiting the US.
Meta, YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction case - Türkiye Today
March 26, 2026 07:08 AM EDT
Türkiye Today
US jury holds Meta, YouTube responsible for harm linked to addictive platform design in first-of-its-kind case that could shape thousands of lawsuits
Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
March 25, 2026 07:38 PM EDT
WCTV.
Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users.
Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger | 1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
March 25, 2026 07:26 PM EDT
Audacy, Inc
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US jury finds Meta, Alphabet liable in landmark social media addiction case
March 25, 2026 03:30 PM EDT
Al Jazeera Media Network
A California jury awarded the plaintiff $3m in damages in the case
Meta, YouTube found liable in US social media addiction case
March 25, 2026 01:44 PM EDT
Deutsche Welle
A California jury has declared that social media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for harming a young woman by designing their platforms to be addictive. The verdict could affect many more cases.
US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from threatening penalties
March 25, 2026 08:42 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to remove or suppress
As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions
March 25, 2026 01:00 AM EDT
The Independent.
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
March 24, 2026 08:49 PM EDT
KSAT 12 News.
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta.
