The Tech Policy Press Podcast Attorney General Raúl Torrez on What's Next in New Mexico's Case Against Meta
Apr 22, 2026
Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General leading litigation against major tech platforms over child safety and deceptive practices. He discusses the landmark jury verdict against Meta and what comes next. He outlines sought design reforms like age verification and algorithmic limits. He also covers balancing privacy and safety, AI risks for kids, and coordination with other states and regulators.
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Verdict Driven By Documented Dishonesty
- The jury was persuaded by the totality of evidence showing Meta publicly misrepresented platform safety while knowing internal risks.
- Raúl Torrez emphasized a stark disconnect between Meta's public statements and internal trust-and-safety concerns revealed at trial.
Jury Win Undermines Section 230 Shield
- The verdict punctured Section 230's aura of invincibility and opened routes for states to bring cases to juries.
- Torrez framed the decision as a first crack that pressures policymakers and signals broader public concern about child safety online.
Ask Courts For Structural Product Remedies
- Seek injunctive relief that forces structural platform changes rather than only monetary penalties.
- Torrez plans to ask for measures like age verification, limits on notifications, bans on adult solicitation, and curbs on harmful algorithms.