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State of New Mexico v. Snap Inc.
Name | Type | Government | Date Initiated | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
State of New Mexico v. Snap Inc. | Litigation | United States | Sep 5, 2024 | Complaint filed | Nov 13, 2024 |
Summary
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, representing the State of New Mexico, filed suit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat, its popular social media app that allows users to exchange photos and videos, was designed to attract and addict young people; openly fosters and promotes “illicit sexual material involving children;” and facilitates “sextortion” and the trafficking of children, drugs, and guns. This, combined with the company willfully misleading the public on the safety and design of its platform, amounts to a public nuisance in violation of the state’s Unfair Practices Act, according to the 164-page filing. The state is seeking civil penalties of up to $5,000 for each violation and to permanently enjoin Snap and its employees from engaging in the alleged public nuisance the company has caused.
Updates
September 10, 2024. State demanded a jury trial.
September 13, 2024. State filed an amended jury trial demand.
October 1, 2024. State filed an amended complaint for abatement and civil penalties.
October 2, 2024. State filed an unredacted version of the complaint, which includes internal messages and charts circulated within Snap, Inc. that the New Mexico Department of Justice believes "show a history of ignoring reports of sextortion, failing to implement verifiable age-verification, admitting to features that connect minors with adults," and more.
November 4, 2024. State filed to seal the unredacted amended complaint.
November 13, 2024. The court granted states's motion to seal the unredacted amended complaint.
Additional Resources
State of New Mexico, et al., v. Snap INC (D-101-CV-202402131) - New Mexico Courts Case Lookup
