In addition to the funds, Meta has agreed to implement comprehensive measures to keep children under 13 off its platforms, add default settings that better protect teens, and give parents more control of their teens’ accounts. Teens will begin to see changes on their accounts within a few months.
“Sarah Stevens wants North Carolinians to trust her with a seat on our state’s highest court, but she can’t even be honest about her professional qualifications,” stated Caroline Sparks, Executive Director of Justice for NC.
Audio has resurfaced of North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Sarah Stevens dismissing survivors of childhood abuse, characterizing them as people who are chasing hefty payouts from organizations with “deep pockets.”
The ruling means that the now Republican-led Board of Elections can continue to implement restrictions on voting that make it harder for people, and especially people of color, to exercise their right to vote.
The North Carolina Supreme Court race is one of the most impactful races on the ballot. Decisions regarding important issues from education to environmental issues depend on us electing leaders that care about the needs of all North Carolinians.
The “Cornhole Classic” was cancelled to avoid demonstrators calling for Stevens to return or donate the money she received for attending West’s fundraiser.
The ad features a sexual abuse survivor, Katie, who went on to advocate for legislation to protect victims. Katie shares her experience fighting for the Safe Child Act– a 2019 bill meant to protect children and give more time for survivors of abuse to seek justice. Katie names Sarah Stevens as “probably the biggest impediment to [the legislation] passing.”
As North Carolinians and advocates push back against big polluters, judicial experts and state leaders have raised concerns about the conservative-leaning high court.
North Carolina’s portion comes from the $17.1 billion Meta has agreed to pay across 47 states in the second-largest state consumer protection settlement in history. The suit, initially brought in 2023, alleged Meta specifically designed Instagram and Facebook to hook children on their apps.
Holding large banners that read “Sarah Stevens Protects Predators” and “Protect Kids Not Predators,” the demonstrators sought to bring public attention to Newby, Stevens, and others’ record of using West’s support to boost their campaigns.