New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law over child exploitation claims

March 25, 2026

TL;DR

A New Mexico jury found Meta responsible for harming children's mental health and violating state consumer protection law.
The jury determined Meta prioritized profits over child safety, violating the state's Unfair Practices Act.
Allegations included Meta hiding knowledge of dangers related to child exploitation and mental health impacts.
The jury found thousands of violations, each potentially carrying a penalty of $375 million.
Meta plans to appeal the verdict, stating they disclose risks and work to remove harmful content.
This case is one of the first to reach trial in a wave of litigation against social media platforms regarding child impact.
New Mexico's case was supported by an undercover investigation and testimony from executives, whistleblowers, and experts.

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