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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $25 billion for privacy deception

October 22, 2026

Summary

Meta Platforms reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued strong guidance, but was ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion in a data-privacy case related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico case over Cambridge Analytica scandal - CNN

Center

  • The Morning Risk Report: Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion to New Mexico in Data-Privacy Case
  • Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook - AP News
  • Meta Platforms beat the Street. Here's why analysts are bullish on the stock
  • Meta Reports $825 Billion in Future Spending Commitments

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