Jury selection began August 12, 2026, in a federal multidistrict lawsuit against Meta in Oakland, California, concerning allegations of data collection on children under 13 without consent and platform designs linked to youth mental health effects. The Oakland proceeding covers claims from California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey, while 29 states participate in the broader 2023 case and eight states pursue separate actions. The trial is set to start the following week and last six to eight weeks.