Federal Judge Dismisses Huckabee Lawsuit Against Meta

A federal judge in Delaware has dismissed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee's lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over advertisements that misused his name and image to promote CBD products. Huckabee claimed that these ads falsely suggested he endorsed CBD gummies, which he strongly opposes. Although U.S. District Judge Gregory Williams rejected Meta's claim of immunity under Section 230 of the Federal Communication Decency Act, he found Huckabee's allegations of invasion of privacy and other claims to be insufficient. The judge noted that Huckabee did not prove that Meta knowingly allowed the ads to circulate or acted with actual malice. Furthermore, he emphasized that it was unreasonable to assume Meta had doubts about the ads since Huckabee publicly denounces marijuana. As a result, the lawsuit was dismissed, marking a significant ruling regarding online advertisement accountability.