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October 21, 2026

Judge Orders Meta to Pay $25 Billion for Misleading Data Practices

  • Meta was found liable for over 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer protection laws, with 26 of 29 statements deemed misleading.
  • The judge reduced the initial penalty from over $219 billion to $25 billion, which will accrue interest at 15% annually until paid.
  • The fine is intended to support New Mexico's school system, stemming from a lawsuit initiated by the state’s attorney general in 2021.

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