WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Dick Durbin issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a jury in Los Angeles, California found Meta and YouTube negligent in a benchmark social media addiction trial:
"These back-to-back decisions in New Mexico and California show that Big Tech has become Big Tobacco. Now, it's time for Congress to sunset Section 230 once and for all."
Durbin has used his role on the Senate Judiciary Committee to prioritize child safety online through hearings, legislation, and oversight efforts.
On January 31, 2024, while Durbin was serving as Chair, the Committee held a hearing (https://www.judi...