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

March 24, 2026

The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta — which owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp — prioritized profits over safety.

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