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US teen social media harm suits and global regulation

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Latest: Meta reaches $18 billion settlement over addictive social media algorithms

In August 2026, the legal landscape regarding social media’s impact on minors shifted significantly through high-profile testimony and a massive settlement. During a federal trial in Oakland, California, Instagram CEO Ad

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DOJ settlements and CMS restrictions on youth gender care

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Latest: Department of Justice settles with six hospitals to end gender transition treatments for minors

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expanded its efforts to restrict pediatric gender-affirming care through a series of settlements with major medical institutions. Following agreements with Connecticut Children’s

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California parental rights legal dispute

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Latest: Coalition urges 9th Circuit to uphold parental rights in California case

A legal dispute in California, Mirabelli v. Bonta, centers on parental rights regarding school gender policies. The case challenges California’s “Parental Exclusion Policies,” which allow schools to socially transition s

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