Detroit, MI, September 23, 2026 —

New Mexico is in the final stages of a trial where it is accusing Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, of misleading users regarding its privacy protections. The legal action specifically highlights concerns related to the Cambridge Analytica data breach.

The state is seeking to obtain civil penalties and an injunction against the social media giant. This decision to proceed to a full trial comes after numerous other states opted to reach settlements with Meta on similar allegations concerning user privacy. The trial in New Mexico aims to hold the company accountable for its alleged deceptive practices.

The core of New Mexico’s case centers on the accusation that Facebook did not adequately protect user data and misrepresented the extent of its privacy safeguards to its user base. The Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved the improper harvesting of personal data from millions of Facebook users for political profiling, serves as a significant point of reference in the state’s legal argument.

Details regarding the specific amounts sought for civil penalties or the precise scope of the requested injunction were not provided in the initial summary of the trend. The outcome of this trial could set a precedent for how other states pursue similar legal challenges against large technology companies concerning data privacy and user trust. The trial’s conclusion is anticipated as legal observers watch for further developments in the ongoing discourse around tech company accountability.


Story summarized from the original created by Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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