Boston files lawsuit against social media companies, alleging harms to children
( July 8, 2026, 18:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the city has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, TikTok and other social media companies on behalf of Boston Public Schools for allegedly harming students. The city is now one of more than 1,500 school districts suing the companies, and it is looking to force the companies to change their practices and get compensation for added mental health services provided to students. Statement follows below:...
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