Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling
The Verge·August 7, 2026
Meta has been ordered to pay an additional $567 million in a public nuisance ruling, bringing the total charges to nearly $1 billion. The Santa Fe district court found that Meta's platforms significantly contribute to the teen mental health crisis affecting public health and safety in New Mexico. The ruling is part of a landmark child safety case in the state, which aims to hold Meta accountable for its impact on young people. New Mexico's attorney general views the case as a crucial step in protecting children and ensuring tech companies cannot profit from harmful practices without consequence.
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