The 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.

Meta is set to face a pivotal trial over alleged harm to children starting August 12, 2026, with significant penalties at stake.

Meta is set to face a federal trial this week in Oakland over alleged harms to children on Instagram and Facebook, following prior convictions and nearly $1 billion in damages.