DOJ lawsuit

  • DOJ Sues Maine for Allegedly Violating the Rights of Children with Behavioral Disabilities

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine, accusing it of violating the civil rights of children with behavioral health disabilities. The DOJ claims Maine has failed to provide adequate community-based services, forcing families to place their children in institutions rather than allowing them to remain at home.…

  • DOJ Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Laws

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the popular social media platform TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleging violations of children’s privacy laws. The DOJ claims that TikTok has unlawfully allowed children under 13 to create accounts and share content without obtaining parental consent, thereby failing to protect minors’ personal…