This latest financial ruling is in addition to a separate $375 million jury verdict awarded in March 2026 during the initial phase of the legal proceedings. In that case, jurors concluded that Meta breached New Mexico consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety features of its products for younger users. When combined, these rulings mean Meta is responsible for paying a total of $942 million in New Mexico, stemming from the state’s enforcement action led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, with the latest order adding to the total liability. The court’s detailed remedial order allocates $420 million of the newly awarded funds directly toward clinical mental health services for children across New Mexico. The remaining funds are designated for public education campaigns, early screening programs, and community prevention initiatives over the next five years. Additionally, the ruling enforces strict operational requirements for Meta, including mandating default private settings for accounts of users under 18, limiting daily engagement time, restricting notification pushes, and enhancing screening mechanisms for child sexual abuse material. Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million in New Mexico to Support Teen Mental Health This enforcement action in Mexico ranks among the largest penalties imposed on a major tech company over child safety issues. Attorney General Torrez filed the lawsuit after investigations revealed that Meta’s algorithmic recommendation systems systematically exposed minor accounts to predatory contact and explicit content. While the court mandated extensive product modifications, Judge Biedscheid decided against requiring mandatory identity tracking for users under 13, citing federal privacy protections under the Children