Raúl Torrez

Jeet Heer, a contributor to The Nation and host of The Time of Monsters, provides sharp insights into the political strategies surrounding the government shutdown and Trump's vulnerabilities. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez highlights the state-level legal battles against federal policies and the need for targeted messaging to Latino voters. They discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, immigration issues, and how localized resistance to Trumpism is shaping political dynamics.

Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal technology reporter, teams up with Raúl Torrez, New Mexico's Attorney General, to delve into a pressing legal challenge against Snap Inc. They discuss allegations that Snapchat's features may facilitate child exploitation and the company's lackluster safety measures. The conversation highlights the critical legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding sextortion among minors, and reveals innovative initiatives like Operation Metaphile aimed at enhancing online safety. Together, they call for stronger accountability from tech companies.

Raúl Torrez, the 32nd Attorney General of New Mexico, is challenging Meta for allegedly failing to protect children from online dangers. He discusses the serious implications of social media on youth safety, citing troubling exploitation and predatory behavior. The conversation delves into the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act and the discrepancies between Meta's claims and their practices. Torrez emphasizes the importance of legal action in pushing for better online protections and the need for transparency from tech companies to enhance child safety.