Nebraska AG Announces Legal Action to Protect Kids Online

Attorney General Mike Hilgers to file consumer lawsuit against major platform

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is scheduled to announce a new legal action on Wednesday morning, filing a consumer lawsuit against a major platform in an effort to protect children online. Hilgers will be sharing more details about the lawsuit at a news conference at 10 a.m. from the Nebraska State Capitol.

Why it matters

This lawsuit is part of the state's ongoing efforts to enhance online safety and privacy protections for minors, following new legislation introduced last year by Hilgers, the governor, and state senators.

The details

According to the announcement, Hilgers will be filing a consumer lawsuit against a major online platform, though the specific platform has not been named. The goal of the lawsuit is to take further legal action to protect children and their data privacy when using digital services.

  • Hilgers is scheduled to make the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • In January 2026, Hilgers, Governor Jim Pillen, and four state senators introduced new legislation intended to protect kids online.

The players

Mike Hilgers

The Attorney General of Nebraska who is announcing the new legal action.

Jim Pillen

The Governor of Nebraska who co-introduced legislation last year to protect kids online.

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What’s next

The judge will hear arguments in the consumer lawsuit filed by the Nebraska Attorney General against the major online platform.

The takeaway

Nebraska is taking proactive steps to enhance online safety and privacy protections for minors, using both legislative and legal means to hold technology companies accountable and ensure children's wellbeing in the digital age.