Raúl Torrez

“For years, Meta knew its platforms were harming New Mexico’s kids, from feeding a youth mental health crisis to connecting predators with children, and it chose engagement and profit over their safety,”

Raúl Torrez · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said Meta chose engagement and profit over children's safety despite knowing its platforms were causing harm.

“Today, Meta is paying for that choice. This judgment holds the company accountable for the damage it caused to our children, our families, and our schools, and it forces real changes to how Meta operates in New Mexico,”

Raúl Torrez · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-07

Torrez added that the judgment holds Meta accountable for the damage it caused and forces changes to how the company operates in New Mexico.