The families of Uvalde school shooting victims filed a lawsuit against Meta, claiming Instagram allowed gun makers to promote firearms to minors. They cited specific ads featuring firearms that allegedly targeted minors. Meta's attorney contended that the families did not prove minors saw the posts. The posts were not considered direct ads under Meta's policies, which restrict visibility of such content for minors. The families also sued Daniel Defense and Activision after the tragedy, emphasizing the issue of firearm promotion on social media platforms.
"The lawsuit alleges those posts are marketed toward minors. In one ad posted on Instagram, the Georgia-based gunmaker Daniel Defense shows Santa Claus holding an assault rifle."
"Meta attorney Kristin Linsley argued that the families provided no proof that minors, including the Uvalde gunman, even read the Daniel Defense posts on Instagram."
"Linsley said content advertising firearms for sale on Instagram is allowed if posted by brick-and-mortar and online retailers, but visibility of those posts is restricted for minors."
"The families have also sued Daniel Defense and video game company Activision, which produces Call of Duty."
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