A landmark trial has begun in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week as a 20-year-old plaintiff "K.G.M." alleges Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube were deliberately designed to be addictive and harmed her mental health, contributing to depression and suicidal thoughts. 

Her lawyers presented internal documents at opening statements arguing the companies engineered features that hooked children. Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, took the stand Wednesday, denying that social media is “clinically addictive.” However, he admitted that “problematic use” of the platform is definitely something to consider.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify during this trial. A verdict against the defendants could set precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits and reshape legal accountability for social media harms.

These companies also face numerous similar lawsuits filed by parents, school districts and state attorneys general in federal court. 

“This case is as easy as ABC—

Addicting the Brains of Children.

Meta and Google, two of the richest corporations in history, have engineered addiction in children’s brains.”

— Mark Lanier, Plaintiff Attorney

Opening statement, via CBS News | Feb. 9, 2026

"Big Tech is the new 'big tobacco.' They are intentionally addicting their users."

Donna joined Newsmax on 2/12/2026 to discuss the landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms, and EIE's support to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which these companies use to shield them from liability.

Enough Is Enough^®® stands in strong support of critical child online safety legislation, including the ECCHO Act, the Stop Sextortion Act, and the SAFE Act, which are being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.

These bipartisan bills, introduced by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), aim to strengthen federal laws by updating sentencing for online child abuse, targeting criminal networks preying on children, and cracking down on coercion and sextortion, underscoring the urgent need for lawmakers to modernize legal protections and better safeguard children across social media, gaming, and digital platforms.

• The Ending Coercion of Children and Harm Online Act (ECCHO) would create a new crime that prohibits individuals from coercing children into physically harming themselves, others or animals.

• The Stop Sextortion Act would target offenders who threaten to distribute CSAM to intimidate, extort, or coerce children. The bill would increase the maximum penalty for these offenses from 5 to 10 years. 

• The Sentencing Accountability for Exploitation Act (SAFE) would repeal outdated sentencing laws and require the U.S. Sentencing Commission to develop a new CSAM sentencing guideline that accounts for modern indicators of especially dangerous conduct.

"Lord, protect innocent children and rescue them from evil doers. Forgive America for allowing child pornography, obscenity & trafficking to flourish in our culture, fueling online child sexual abuse." (Donna Rice Hughes, February 4, 2026)

Donna had the opportunity to offer a prayer over the issue of child online exploitation during the National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance at the Museum of the Bible. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and other key dignitaries also offered remarks during the event.

As Congress advances bipartisan legislation and joins others in holding powerful social media companies accountable for the harm their platforms cause, one truth is clear: protecting kids online requires both strong policy and continued prevention.While lawmakers work to close loopholes and set guardrails, our work continues every day—educating parents, equipping children, and empowering communities with the tools they need to stay safe in a rapidly evolving digital world. 

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