Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, federal court in California, September 2026: dismissed the Brighteon case and a related case for lack of standing, ruled claims against the closed Global Engagement Center moot, and held Section 230 bars the state claims against the platforms. Plaintiffs could amend some claims against the government by October 28, 2026. A threshold ruling, not a finding that no coercion happened.
This passing attempt at alleging specific causation is insufficient.
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Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, federal court in California, September 2026: dismissed the Brighteon case and a related case for lack of standing, ruled claims against the closed Global Engagement Center moot, and held Section 230 bars the state claims against the platforms. Plaintiffs could amend some claims against the government by October 28, 2026. A threshold ruling, not a finding that no coercion happened.