Meta asks US court to delay social media trial against state AGs
( July 22, 2026, 22:22 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms asked a US appeals court to pause a trial slated for Aug. 12 pending appeal in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of state attorneys general over allegations that Meta’s apps contributed to youth mental health problems. “Absent a stay of the trial, Meta must defend itself at trial against claims for which it has argued in this Court that it has immunity from suit,” it said.The filing is attached....
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