New Mexico attorneys request judge fine Facebook up to $40B for violating state law

On Thursday, attorneys representing the State of New Mexico asked a district court judge to fine Facebook between $35 to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury found that the social media giant had violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

By: Matt Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 373

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Attorneys representing the State of New Mexico requested a district court judge on Thursday fine Facebook up to $40 billion after a Santa Fe jury last week found that the social media giant willfully violated state law regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

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First Judicial District Judge Francis Mathew heard from attorneys representing both parties in advance of ruling on the penalties …

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