The Attorney General's Agenda: A Conversation with Raúl Torrez

About this episode

Rarely does a day go by without New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez making news. Coming off a week in which the First Judicial District Court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and implement reforms in a case widely viewed as a landmark, Torrez was eager to explain why New Mexico’s lawsuit against the social media giant was so consequential. What makes this conversation particularly compelling is Torrez’s discussion of how his early years as a prosecutor ignited an unwavering commitment to protecting children. That experience continues to shape his approach to laws and regulations governing today’s technology, which he believes, if not adequately regulated, poses a significant threat to…