New York City sues several social networks for “fueling the youth mental health crisis”. The complaint, filed this Wednesday in California, maintains that technology companies intentionally manipulate and create addiction to younger users.

In the absence of new federal laws that protect children on the Internet, lawsuits to hold companies accountable, filed by districts, are becoming more frequent across the country. “We are taking bold action on behalf of millions of New Yorkers to hold these companies accountable for their role in this crisis, and working to address this public health danger,” said the mayor.