AG Torrez released the following statement as the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) heads into the conclusion of the final phase of its landmark child safety lawsuit against Meta today. Phase two of the trial, which followed New Mexico’s historic victory against Meta in March, is expected to conclude today with Meta’s final witnesses. 

“Two months ago, a jury of New Mexicans found that Meta’s product design intentionally harms children and that Meta lied to parents about the safety of its products. New Mexico’s victory, and the $375 million in civil penalties, changed the legal landscape for Big Tech, establishing that they can – and will – be held accountable when they violate laws that protect kids. It is time for Mark Zuckerberg to finally prioritize child safety, and I am looking forward to hearing the judge’s ruling on the changes Meta must make to protect children in New Mexico.” -AG Torrez