Native teens are nearly 4 times as likely to commit suicide. Tribes suing Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat say social media addiction fuels the problem.

• Two tribal nations are suing Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat over youth mental health.
• Native teenagers are up to four times as likely to die by suicide than other groups.
• The Spirit Lake Tribe and the Menominee Indian Tribe say the companies have preyed on vulnerable youth.

Two tribes are suing social media giants, accusing them of contributing to the high suicide rates among Native teenagers by purposely getting kids hooked on their platforms.