Trending Now - New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Liable for Harming Youth Mental Health

WHO:

A New Mexico jury

Social media conglomerate Meta

WHAT:

The jury found that Meta is harmful to children’s mental health.

The jury determined that Meta violated state consumer protection law.

WHERE:

New Mexico

WHEN:

The jury's decision was made in March 2026.

WHY:

The findings relate to concerns over the impact of social media on youth mental health.

HOW:

The jury's decision was based on evidence presented during the trial regarding Meta's practices and their effects on children.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:35 UTC)

A New Mexico jury has found that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and determined that the company violated state consumer protection law. This decision, made in March 2026, was based on evidence presented during the trial regarding Meta's practices and their effects on youth. The findings reflect growing concerns over the impact of social media on the mental well-being of children.