Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing lawsuits from U.S. states alleging that its platforms contribute to mental health issues among teenagers. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the lawsuits, which involve over 30 states, can proceed despite some limitations imposed by federal law. The judge noted that the states provided sufficient detail regarding misleading statements made by Meta. Lawyers for the plaintiffs hailed the ruling as “a significant victory for young people nationwide who have been negatively impacted by addictive and harmful social media platforms.” The states are seeking court orders against Meta’s practices and unspecified monetary damages.