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New Mexico Sues Meta Over Child Safety Failures

2/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging the company profited from illegal content and allowed predators access to minors, leading to real-world abuse.
The trial is set to begin next week with jury selection on Monday and will examine whether Meta Platforms' design features, such as infinite scroll, drive harmful engagement.
The state seeks monetary damages and changes to improve safety for young users.

History

Historical Context

The Communications Decency Act of 1996 aimed to protect minors online but inadvertently shielded companies like Meta from liability for harmful content. In 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez's lawsuit against Meta highlights ongoing concerns about the platform's role in facilitating access to minors by predators. This case could reshape accountability standards for tech companies, echoing historical debates on user safety.

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Story summary

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging the company profited from illegal content and allowed predators access to minors, leading to real-world abuse.
The trial is set to begin next week with jury selection on Monday and will examine whether Meta Platforms' design features, such as infinite scroll, drive harmful engagement.
The state seeks monetary damages and changes to improve safety for young users.

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