Snap is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Attorney General's office, accusing the state of intentionally seeking out child predator accounts on the platform. The lawsuit alleges that Snap's "disappearing" messages enable abusers to collect and retain exploitative images of minors.

In a motion to dismiss, Snap claims that the AG's office created a decoy 14-year-old account and sent friend requests to targeted usernames, which is contrary to the state's allegations. Snap also accuses the state of misrepresenting its internal documents and cherry-picking information to support its claims.

The company is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including that the state is attempting to mandate age verification and parental controls that violate the First Amendment, and that the legal liability shield Section 230 should block the suit. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for tech companies and their responsibilities in protecting users from harmful content.