Jan. 7, 2026
9th Circuit questions Meta's early Section 230 immunity appeal bid
A 9th Circuit panel questioned Meta's bid for early immunity under Section 230 from trial of several states' youth addiction claims.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel expressed skepticism of Meta's argument that it's immune from a multi-state lawsuit alleging it knowingly allowed kids and teens to become addicted to its social media platforms during oral arguments Tuesday.
Meta, represented by James P. Rouhandeh of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, argued that 47 U.S. Code Section 230 protects the company from being sued and asked the 9th Circuit to reconsider U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzales Ro...
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