Tribal Nations Sue Major Social Media Companies Over Youth Suicide Concerns

The lawsuit targets social media giants for their role in the high suicide rates among Native American youth, alleging addictive design features.

Two tribal nations, the Spirit Lake Tribe and the Menominee Indian Tribe, have filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Meta, Alphabet, and TikTok.
The lawsuit claims these platforms have contributed to a mental health crisis by promoting addictive behaviors in Native American youth.
Allegations include the manipulation of app features to increase compulsive use and the replacement of real-life interactions, leading to increased isolation and mental health issues.
The legal action seeks compensatory damages and aims to fund prevention and treatment for excessive social media use.
This case adds to a growing number of lawsuits challenging social media companies over issues related to youth mental health and addiction.