Tracker Detail
New Mexico v. Meta, Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg
Name | Type | Government | Date Initiated | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Mexico v. Meta, Inc. and Mark Zuckerberg | Litigation | United States | Dec 5, 2023 | Complaint filed | Jan 19, 2024 |
Summary
The New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, for allegedly failing to protect children from sexual abuse, online solicitation, and human trafficking. The suit also argues that the flawed design of Instagram and Facebook led to the recommendation of CSAM and child predator accounts to minor users. The suit claims that Meta’s practices violate New Mexico’s Unfair Practices Act and have created a “public nuisance” by “creating and maintaining a condition that is harmful to the health and safety of thousands of New Mexico residents.”
Updates
January 9, 2024. The case is moved from the New Mexico state court to the Federal District Court for New Mexico. New Mexico Attorney General files amended complaint.
January 19, 2024. Parties agree to release a less-redacted amended complaint.
