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TechCrunch Mar 25, 2026 at 00:14 Startups

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the country is watching

The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young people.

By Connie Loizos Original source

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A New Mexico jury has delivered Meta its first verdict on child‑safety harms, marking a precedent‑setting defeat that is attracting nationwide attention.

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