The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026 Recent jury verdicts hit social media companies with massive financial penalties and legal exposure. A notorious convicted abortion doctor has died in prison, raising moral questions. A Georgia murder charge highlights prosecutorial reluctance in abortion-related cases. The end of a major radio news service is framed as a cultural loss for public discourse.
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Social Media Verdicts Mark Legal Turning Point
- Jury verdicts in California and New Mexico mark a legal turning point holding major social media companies financially and legally accountable.
- A California user won $3 million for addiction harms while New Mexico secured $375 million over child safety failures, opening mass litigation risk.
Minors Trigger Greater Legal Liability Online
- Legal responsibility rises when users are minors, so litigation and policy efforts will likely focus on under-18s.
- Mohler links this to similar legal momentum around restricting youth gender-transition treatments, emphasizing distinct liability for minors.
Act Now To Protect Children From Social Media
- Christian parents, pastors, and youth leaders should act now regarding children's social media use rather than waiting for courts to resolve liability.
- Albert Mohler urges immediate protective measures at home given jury findings about youth vulnerability.