New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law at trial about child safety

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By MORGAN LEEMarch 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for violating the state's consumer protection laws due to the harm its social media platforms cause to children's mental health and safety. The verdict, announced on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, concluded a trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Meta was accused of misleading users about the safety of its platforms for children. The state argued that Meta's platforms are detrimental to children's well-being. As a result of the verdict, Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million in damages to the state of New Mexico. The trial included the presentation of evidence such as a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

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The trial involved accusations that Meta misled users about platform safety for children.

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Meta is ordered to pay the state $375 million in damages.

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Meta violated New Mexico's consumer protection law.

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A New Mexico jury found Meta harmful to children’s mental health.

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Bryan Biedscheid 30% MotleyRice 40% David Ackerman 40% Donald Migliori 40% Kevin Huff ×250% Mark Zuckerberg 50% Santa Fe, N.M. ×560% Linda Singer ×260% New Mexico ×780% Meta ×1090%

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child safety 90% consumer protection law 80% mental health 70% social media 60% jury verdict 60% misleading users 50% damages 50% state law 40%

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