A New Mexico state court entered a $25 billion civil penalty against Meta after finding 43,899,725 violations of the state’s Unfair Practices Act. The judge reduced the statutory calculation—which would have exceeded $219 billion—citing constitutional proportionality concerns. The case centered on allegations that Meta misled users about safety and failed to protect young people; the company disputes the findings and says it will appeal.

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced the judgment, and the court’s findings explain the legal basis. The Associated Press reported Meta’s planned appeal. This is a trial-court judgment, not a final appellate outcome.

Sources: New Mexico Department of Justice — nmdoj.gov source ↗ ; New Mexico court findings — nmcourts.gov source ↗ ; Associated Press — apnews.com source ↗