Meta fined $25B in New Mexico over 43 million violations
A Santa Fe jury found Meta violated New Mexico's consumer protection laws 43 million times; Meta's chief legal officer says it will appeal.
A jury in the State District Court in Santa Fe has ruled that Meta committed 43 million violations of New Mexico's consumer protection laws and ordered the company to pay a $25 billion fine to the state, according to gsmarena.com.
The court found that Meta deceived users by allowing third-party app developers to access their personal information without consent. Each violation was assessed at up to $5,000, producing the total penalty. The verdict followed a two-week trial.
Meta said it will appeal the ruling. Chief legal officer C. J. Mahoney expressed confidence that the company would win on appeal.
The case adds to earlier regulatory pressure on Meta. In 2018, the Cambridge Analytica scandal became one of the largest user data breaches in history. Earlier in 2026, New Mexico fined Meta $375 million over violations of state practices concerning online child safety.
Meta reported an estimated $42.6 billion in profit through the first half of 2026.
Quick answers
How much is Meta fined in New Mexico?
A jury ordered Meta to pay a $25 billion fine to the state of New Mexico for 43 million violations of its consumer protection laws.
Will Meta appeal the New Mexico ruling?
Yes. Meta confirmed it will appeal, with chief legal officer C. J. Mahoney expressing confidence in winning the appeal.