Restraining Order Against Discord in Safety Case Lifted for Now

June 5, 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Discord Inc., an online video and text hangout, can continue engaging in conduct Texas alleges attracts adult predators and enables them to connect with vulnerable minor users for now, a state district court said.

The Texas District Court, Collin County, lifted an emergency temporary restraining order against the company, which the state had accused of failing to warn users about “grooming.” Texas sued Discord May 22, seeking $10,000 per violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices law and asking the court to order the company to set its default safety settings to maximum.

The court granted the ex parte emergency ...

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