Meta Platforms plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a political ad disclosure law in Washington state. The Washington state Supreme Court upheld a ruling against Meta in June 2026. The ruling found Meta repeatedly and intentionally violated the law. It affirmed a fine of nearly $25 million.
The Washington law requires online platforms to maintain and disclose detailed records about political ads, including their cost, sponsors, and target audiences. Meta argues the requirements are unconstitutionally burdensome and violate the First Amendment. Meta claims the law's burden forced it to ban political advertising in the state. Google also took this step.