A New Mexico jury found Meta platforms and imposed $375 million in civil penalties related to harm to children’s mental health, part of a broader wave of state and federal cases scrutinizing social media safety and design. The verdict came after allegations that the companies knowingly harmed children and concealed what they knew about exploitation risks. Separate legal exposure continues as additional lawsuits approach trial and courts evaluate questions involving negligence, age verification, and the limits of Section 230 liability. Campus leaders and student-service professionals should watch these proceedings closely because they are likely to shape the digital environment students inhabit—including how schools manage consent, safety guidance, and student well-being supports amid changing legal standards for platforms.