Edited release
10/14/25
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm.
Studies continue to show that social media use leads to anxiety and depression in adolescents. In spite of this, social media platforms continue to use addictive and destructive features that get kids hooked and cause irreparable harm. In addition to these concerns, many platforms are also being used to sexually exploit children. As the brief states, “Children are being victimized by ‘predatory behaviors’—including ‘sexual solicitation’—on platforms. More than 25% of girls between ages 13 and 15 have receiv[ed unwanted sexual advances on Instagram.”
Bird said in the release, “Health and safety standards are not unreasonable; they are essential. I’ll continue fighting to protect kids from exploitation.”
A copy of the full brief is available below.