Families of Uvalde school shooting victims filed a lawsuit against Meta, claiming that Instagram allowed gun manufacturers to promote firearms to minors, violating its own policies. They cited specific ads by Daniel Defense that feature firearms in a context appealing to youth. Meta's attorney argued that the lawsuit lacks proof that minors accessed these posts and claimed the ads did not constitute direct promotions under their guidelines. The families are also suing Daniel Defense and Activision, asserting negligent marketing practices.
The lawsuit alleges that Instagram allowed gun manufacturers to promote firearms to minors, with posts from Daniel Defense marketing firearms in a manner deemed appealing to youth.
Meta attorney Kristin Linsley argued that the families provided no proof that minors, including the Uvalde gunman, even read the posts about firearms on Instagram.
Linsley stated that content advertising firearms on Instagram is permitted if posted by retailers, with posts visible to minors restricted under Meta's advertising policies.
The families of Uvalde shooting victims allege that Instagram failed to enforce its rules against firearms advertisements targeting minors, following the May 2022 tragedy.
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