FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 7, 2026

Contact: Rebekah Cole, Communications Coordinator, [email protected]

Statement on New Mexico’s Ruling Against Meta

Fairplay Executive Director Josh Golin released the following statement today:

“This is a landmark ruling and the clearest indication yet that the tide is turning when it comes to protecting kids from social media. For the first time, Meta is being compelled by a court to change its dangerous and harmful design. And with so many states lined up to sue Meta and other social media companies, we should expect to see a lot more injunctive relief to make online platforms used by young people safer.

“This ruling also clearly indicates why families need the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The judge said it was up to Congress to address the addictive features on Instagram and other social media platforms. KOSA’s duty of care against compulsive use is the key to ensuring that Meta and other social media companies stop designing for addiction as addictive design is the root of all social media harms.”

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About Fairplay

Fairplay is the leading nonprofit committed to helping children thrive in an increasingly commercialized, screen-obsessed culture, and the only organization dedicated to ending marketing to children. Fairplay works to enhance children’s well-being by eliminating the exploitative and harmful business practices of marketers and Big Tech. Learn more at www.fairplayforkids.org.