Coverage dated March 22, 2026

Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children's safety risks

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Closing arguments are underway in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children. Meta denies violating state consumer protection laws.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children's safety risks (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Closing arguments are underway in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children. Meta denies violating state consumer protection laws.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Landmark trial in New Mexico to decide whether Meta misled users about children’s safety risks - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Closing arguments were being held Monday in a landmark trial in New Mexico where social media conglomerate Meta is accused of misleading

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Meta faces potential billions in fines in trial over children's safety practices (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Closing arguments are scheduled in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children

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