States Suing Big Tech
State attorneys general across America are taking legal action against tech platforms for failing to protect children. Here's every major lawsuit.
42+
States Suing Meta
14+
States Suing TikTok
6
Platforms Facing Suits
Which States Are Taking Action?
States highlighted in blue have filed at least one lawsuit against a major platform.
Lawsuits by Platform
Meta
Federal suit in N.D. Cal.; MA Supreme Court ruled case can proceedStates: 42 states (Oct 2023); MA standalone suit upheld Apr 2026
TikTok
Individual state lawsuits ongoingStates: 14 states + DC (Oct 2024); TX standalone
Roblox
MDL consolidatedStates: TX (Nov 2025), IA (Dec 2025), IN (May 2026), LA County (Feb 2026)
Discord
ActiveStates: NJ (Apr 2025), TX (May 2026)
Apple
ActiveStates: WV (Feb 2026)
Snapchat
OngoingStates: Included in multistate actions
Complete Lawsuit Tracker
| Platform | States / Entities | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | 42 states (Oct 2023); MA standalone suit upheld Apr 2026 | Federal suit in N.D. Cal.; MA Supreme Court ruled case can proceed |
| TikTok | 14 states + DC (Oct 2024); TX standalone | Individual state lawsuits ongoing |
| Roblox | TX (Nov 2025), IA (Dec 2025), IN (May 2026), LA County (Feb 2026) | MDL consolidated |
| Discord | NJ (Apr 2025), TX (May 2026) | Active |
| Apple | WV (Feb 2026) | Active |
| Snapchat | Included in multistate actions | Ongoing |
Leading the Charge
These states have been the most aggressive in using legal action to hold platforms accountable:
Texas
Filed suits against Meta, Roblox, Discord. AG Ken Paxton has made child safety a top enforcement priority.
California
Home to most tech HQs. Passed the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (CAADCA) and joined multistate Meta suit.
New York
AG Letitia James joined Meta and TikTok suits. State passed the SAFE for Kids Act requiring algorithmic feed opt-in.
Massachusetts
Standalone Meta suit upheld by MA Supreme Court in April 2026 — landmark ruling allowing case to proceed.
Indiana
Filed Roblox lawsuit (May 2026) and has been aggressive on age verification requirements.
Iowa
Among first to sue Roblox (Dec 2025). Strong enforcement posture on child exploitation.
Timeline of Key Actions
Oct 2023
42 state AGs file coordinated lawsuit against Meta
Oct 2024
14 states + DC sue TikTok for addictive design targeting minors
Apr 2025
New Jersey AG sues Discord over child exploitation failures
Nov 2025
Texas AG sues Roblox — first state action against the platform
Dec 2025
Iowa joins Roblox litigation
Feb 2026
West Virginia AG sues Apple; LA County sues Roblox
Apr 2026
MA Supreme Court rules Meta case can proceed — landmark decision
May 2026
Indiana and Texas file additional platform suits
Why This Matters
While Congress debates federal legislation, state attorneys general are using existing consumer protection and deceptive practices laws to hold platforms accountable now. These lawsuits are forcing platforms to change their practices and creating legal precedent that will shape child safety standards for years to come. The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling in April 2026 was particularly significant — it confirmed that platforms can be held liable for design choices that harm children.