Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California law restricting algorithmic feeds for kids.

The Verge · Lauren Feiner · 2026-11-05 17:21 UTC

The companies filed separate lawsuits arguing that that the law violates the First Amendment and Section 230 by forcing them to present content to kids under 16 in a way that the government finds acceptable, Reuters reports. California DOJ spokesperson Elissa Perez said they’re “committed to defending California’s commonsense laws to protect kids online.” Update: Added California DOJ statement. [Link: Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law | https://www.reuters.com/world/us/google-meta-tiktok-sue-block-california-youth-social-media-law-2026-11-05/ | Reuters]

The companies filed separate lawsuits arguing that that the law violates the First Amendment and Section 230 by forcing them to present content to kids under 16 in a way that the government finds acceptable, Reuters reports. California DOJ spokesperson Elissa Perez said they’re “committed to defending California’s commonsense laws to protect kids online.”

Update: Added California DOJ statement.

[Link: Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law | https://www.reuters.com/world/us/google-meta-tiktok-sue-block-california-youth-social-media-law-2026-11-05/ | Reuters]

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